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

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Lexus SC vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,325

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $12,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,620

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelSC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $57,728 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Rear spoiler 440           0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler 352           0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type   985 985 985 985 985  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 440 4,380 2,930 2,930 2,930 2,380 0
Options (change) 352 3,990 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,170 0
Destination 765 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $67,560 $55,325 $59,525 $61,025 $65,825 $68,275 $95,895
Total Invoice $58,845 $51,620 $55,495 $56,875 $61,295 $63,555 $89,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,037
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelSC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$67,560$55,325$59,525$61,025$65,825$68,275$95,895
Adjustments for Features-3,6600000-1,900-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,900$55,325$59,525$61,025$65,825$66,375$91,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$5,700$10,500$11,050$36,445
Total Invoice$58,845$51,620$55,495$56,875$61,295$63,555$89,085
Adjustments for Features-3,1880000-1,769-3,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,657$51,620$55,495$56,875$61,295$61,786$85,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,875$5,255$9,675$10,166$33,633

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelSC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wind blocker, small$100      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass$15      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Laminated front side windows$200      
Power retractable hardtop$6750      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50     $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim$300     $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,890$6,230$6,230$6,230$6,230$8,130$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$0$0$0$0$1,900$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1880000-1,769-3,832

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelSC5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in116.9 in
Length178.5 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height53.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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