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Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,880

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,349

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $11,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelRXRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350400h528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,900 1,900  
Premium Package 1,245 1,245 1,800 1,800  
Heated front seats 665 665 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 815 815 900    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,740 1,840      
Adaptive cruise control 600 600      
Wood trim   380      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Rearview camera         400
Navigation system 2,225 2,225 1,730 1,730  
Premium Package 1,122 1,122 1,640 1,640  
Heated front seats 532 532 455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights 734 734 820    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,392 1,472      
Adaptive cruise control 480 480      
Wood trim   304      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Rearview camera         365
Options (change) 7,715 8,195 10,725 9,825 5,975
Options (change) 6,485 6,869 9,760 8,940 5,435
Destination 765 765 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0 0
Total Price $45,880 $48,340 $56,650 $60,800 $67,050
Total Invoice $40,349 $42,438 $52,280 $56,105 $61,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,393
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelRXRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350400h528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA5CVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,880$48,340$56,650$60,800$67,050
Adjustments for Features-525-55000-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,355$47,790$56,650$60,800$66,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$0$4,150$9,800
Total Invoice$40,349$42,438$52,280$56,105$61,895
Adjustments for Features-462-48300-554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,887$41,955$52,280$56,105$61,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$3,825$9,061

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelRXRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350400h528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Total Value of Features$5,830$5,855$5,305$5,305$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$550$0$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-462-48300-554

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelRX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in116.9 in
Length186.2 in193.1 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested247586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested247586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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