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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: $48,195

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,415

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,850 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $33,160 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Premium Package 3,400 950 750  
Cold Weather Package 600      
Sport Package 1,100 2,900 2,900 4,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100   500 500
Navigation system 2,100 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
HD radio 350      
iPod integration 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750 750  
Proximity key 500 1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering 1,550 1,400 1,400 1,400
Value Package   0 0 0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Ski sack   100 100 100
Heated front seats       500
Premium Package 3,095 865 685  
Cold Weather Package 545      
Sport Package 1,000 2,640 2,640 4,275
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90   455 455
Navigation system 1,910 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
HD radio 315      
iPod integration 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540
Obstacle detection, rear 320 685 685  
Proximity key 455 910 910 910
Active steering 1,365 1,230 1,230 1,230
Value Package   0 0 0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Ski sack   90 90 90
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 11,520 10,970 10,370 9,270
Options (change) 10,430 9,940 9,395 8,385
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $48,195 $57,795 $62,495 $70,745
Total Invoice $44,415 $53,270 $57,600 $65,190

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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: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,270
Model Year2009201020102010
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$48,195$57,795$62,495$70,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,720-2,770-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,195$56,075$59,725$69,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$13,000
Total Invoice$44,415$53,270$57,600$65,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-2,553-1,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,415$51,685$55,047$63,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,362$11,966

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

Model Year2009201020102010
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,055$2,775$3,825$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720$2,770$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-2,553-1,539

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

Model Year20092010
Model1-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.7 in
Length171.7 in191.1 in
Width68.8 in72.7 in
Height56.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.0 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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 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, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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