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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: $58,675

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $352

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,053

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $2,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim450h530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,735 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $40,709 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Navigation Package 2,465            
Unbranded 12 speakers 110            
Comfort Package 825            
LED headlights 1,825            
Luxury Package 4,800            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,540 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear 500            
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Luxury Seating Package           1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000  
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Executive Package             4,000
Navigation Package 2,172            
Unbranded 12 speakers 94            
Comfort Package 710            
LED headlights 1,570            
Luxury Package 4,248            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,245 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Obstacle detection, rear 430            
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Luxury Seating Package           1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery           920  
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Executive Package             3,680
Options (change) 13,065 10,450 10,300 9,000 9,000 5,050 6,200
Options (change) 11,469 9,615 9,475 8,280 8,280 4,645 5,705
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $58,675 $63,845 $59,027 $67,695 $71,995 $79,445 $110,795
Total Invoice $53,053 $60,020 $55,212 $63,615 $67,615 $74,580 $103,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim450h530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$58,675$63,845$59,027$67,695$71,995$79,445$110,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-2,275-2,500-4,450-4,200-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,675$61,345$56,752$65,195$67,545$75,245$102,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,493$45,793
Total Invoice$53,053$60,020$55,212$63,615$67,615$74,580$103,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,128-2,349-4,179-3,943-7,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,053$57,670$53,084$61,266$63,436$70,637$96,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,586$0$8,182$10,352$17,553$42,987

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim450h530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 $300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500 $500
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Sunshades, second row      $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500 $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200  
Passenger side camera$200      
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300      
Rearview camera$200    $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler$200    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 $350
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,930$8,430$8,205$8,430$10,380$10,130$14,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$2,275$2,500$4,450$4,200$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,350-2,128-2,349-4,179-3,943-7,729

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelRX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in117.1 in
Length187.8 in194.6 in
Width74.2 in73.5 in
Height66.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested97525%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested150077%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested150077%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested150077%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested150077%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested240089%

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