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Lexus RX vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,600

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $17,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,525

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $17,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelRXRXX5X5X5
Trim350400hxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Xenon HID headlights 815 815      
Premium Package 1,245 1,245     2,200
Navigation system 2,650 2,650      
Rain-sensing wipers 125        
Adaptive cruise control 600 600      
Wood trim   380      
Technology Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Convenience Package     2,750 2,750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Xenon HID headlights 734 734      
Premium Package 1,122 1,122     2,000
Navigation system 2,225 2,225      
Rain-sensing wipers 100        
Adaptive cruise control 480 480      
Wood trim   304      
Technology Package     2,550 2,550 2,550
Convenience Package     2,505 2,505  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Options (change) 5,435 5,690 8,100 8,100 7,550
Options (change) 4,661 4,865 7,375 7,375 6,870
Destination 765 765 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0 0
Total Price $43,600 $45,835 $61,075 $63,575 $67,325
Total Invoice $38,525 $40,434 $56,380 $58,680 $62,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,661
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelRXRXX5X5X5
Trim350400hxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA5CVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$43,600$45,835$61,075$63,575$67,325
Adjustments for Features-750-4,615-4,715-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$45,835$56,460$58,860$63,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$2,400$7,175
Total Invoice$38,525$40,434$56,380$58,680$62,135
Adjustments for Features-660-4,260-4,352-3,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,459$40,434$52,120$54,328$58,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0$2,208$6,609

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelRXRXX5X5X5
Trim350400hxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100 
Media drive  $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,880$4,805$9,420$9,520$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$4,615$4,715$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-660-4,260-4,352-3,406

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082011
ModelRXX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in115.5 in
Length186.2 in191.2 in
Width72.6 in76.1 in
Height66.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft361.8 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%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95047%
Total Not Requested106553%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95047%
Total Not Requested106553%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66541%

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