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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: $42,320

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,005

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201920192019
Model1-Series1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim128i135i530i540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Premium Package 3,700 3,400      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Cold Weather Package 750 600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
iPod integration 400 400      
HD radio 350 350      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Active steering 1,400 1,400   1,150  
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450    
Wood trim         0
Heated front seats         500
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Premium Package 3,365 3,095      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90      
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Cold Weather Package 685 545      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505  
iPod integration 365 365      
HD radio 315 315      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Active steering 1,230 1,230   1,060  
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335    
Wood trim         0
Heated front seats         455
Options (change) 12,895 11,445 4,300 4,000 500
Options (change) 11,690 10,365 3,955 3,680 455
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $42,320 $47,170 $58,695 $63,945 $75,945
Total Invoice $39,005 $43,480 $55,290 $60,180 $71,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,445
Model Year20082008201920192019
Model1-Series1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim128i135i530i540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$42,320$47,170$58,695$63,945$75,945
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,015-5,515-7,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$46,970$55,680$58,430$68,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$2,750$12,800
Total Invoice$39,005$43,480$55,290$60,180$71,370
Adjustments for Features0-184-2,840-5,190-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,005$43,296$52,450$54,990$64,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,291$0$2,540$11,905

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

Model Year20082008201920192019
Model1-Series1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim128i135i530i540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Second-row low console$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,900$5,715$8,215$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,015$5,515$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-2,840-5,190-7,015

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

Model Year20082019
Model1-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in117.1 in
Length171.7 in194.6 in
Width68.8 in73.5 in
Height56.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

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