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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,495

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $22,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,740

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $20,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model1-Series5-Series
Trim135i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $60,200
Base Invoice $32,290 $55,585
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Sport Package 1,100 2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
iPod integration 400 400
Proximity key 500 1,000
Active steering 1,400 1,750
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Ski sack   150
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Sport Package 1,000 2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 475
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
iPod integration 365 365
Proximity key 455 910
Active steering 1,230 1,595
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Ski sack   135
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Options (change) 12,770 10,025
Options (change) 11,625 9,140
Destination 825 875
Total Price $48,495 $71,100
Total Invoice $44,740 $65,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,317
Model Year20082011
Model1-Series5-Series
Trim135i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$48,495$71,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,495$67,260
Total Invoice$44,740$65,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,740$62,057

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
Model1-Series5-Series
Trim135i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,025$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,543

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
Model1-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in116.9 in
Length171.7 in193.1 in
Width68.8 in73.2 in
Height56.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested3080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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