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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: $55,245

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,563

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelRXRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350450h530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,270 $45,695 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $40,457 $42,954 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Luxury Package 4,180 4,180          
Sunroof 1,350 1,350          
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120          
Power-folding second row seats 1,480 1,480          
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535          
Steering-linked headlights 515 515          
Head-up display (HUD) 600 600          
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200 200          
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Temporary spare tire     150   150 150 150
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190  
Heated second row seats     350 350 350 350  
Luxury Seating Package             1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery             1,000
Heated front seats             500
Wood trim             0
Luxury Package 3,848 3,848          
Sunroof 1,243 1,243          
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956          
Power-folding second row seats 1,363 1,363          
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492          
Steering-linked headlights 473 473          
Head-up display (HUD) 552 552          
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184 184          
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505  
Temporary spare tire     140   140 140 140
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175 175  
Heated second row seats     320 320 320 320  
Luxury Seating Package             1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery             920
Heated front seats             455
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 10,980 10,980 8,390 8,240 6,940 6,940 6,250
Options (change) 10,111 10,111 7,720 7,580 6,385 6,385 5,750
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $55,245 $57,670 $61,785 $56,967 $65,635 $69,935 $80,645
Total Invoice $51,563 $54,060 $58,125 $53,317 $61,720 $65,720 $75,685

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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: $3,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,967
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelRXRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350450h530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$55,245$57,670$61,785$56,967$65,635$69,935$80,645
Adjustments for Features-1,300-2,850-2250-225-2,175-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,945$54,820$61,560$56,967$65,410$67,760$75,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,803
Total Invoice$51,563$54,060$58,125$53,317$61,720$65,720$75,685
Adjustments for Features-1,213-2,672-2120-212-2,044-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,350$51,388$57,913$53,317$61,508$63,676$71,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,038$4,596$0$8,191$10,359$17,793

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelRXRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350450h530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
FWD$0      
AWD $1700   $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150     
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control     $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15     
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
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Self-repairing paint$0$0     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Larger infotainment display$0$0     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound      $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750 
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
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Metal pedals      $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700     
Upholstered instrument panel      $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600     
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,780$10,330$7,705$7,480$7,705$9,655$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$2,850$225$0$225$2,175$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,213-2,672-2120-212-2,044-4,575

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelRX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in117.1 in
Length192.5 in194.6 in
Width74.6 in73.5 in
Height67.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested232571%
Total Not Requested95029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested232571%
Total Not Requested95029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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