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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: $55,115

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,408

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $6,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $36,537 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Luxury Package 4,900      
Comfort Package 1,950      
Navigation Package 2,465      
Unbranded 12 speakers 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750 750  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,300 1,300 1,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,540 2,200 2,200 2,200
Convenience Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Around view cameras   1,200 1,200 1,200
Luxury Package 4,543      
Comfort Package 1,796      
Navigation Package 2,277      
Unbranded 12 speakers 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685 685  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,104 1,185 1,185 1,185
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,336 2,000 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,545 1,545 1,545
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Around view cameras   1,095 1,095 1,095
Options (change) 15,165 16,825 15,925 10,925
Options (change) 13,996 15,320 14,500 9,945
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $55,115 $62,750 $66,900 $72,000
Total Invoice $51,408 $57,840 $61,665 $66,405

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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: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,318
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$55,115$62,750$66,900$72,000
Adjustments for Features-950000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,165$62,750$66,900$72,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,250
Total Invoice$51,408$57,840$61,665$66,405
Adjustments for Features-886000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,522$57,840$61,665$66,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$8,565

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Passenger side camera$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$6,480$5,330$5,330$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-886000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelRX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in116.9 in
Length187.8 in193.1 in
Width74.2 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested275071%
Total Not Requested112529%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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