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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: $9,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,415

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,850 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $33,160 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Navigation system 2,100        
Premium Package 3,400        
Sport Package 1,100        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100        
Cold Weather Package 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550  
HD radio 350        
iPod integration 400        
Obstacle detection, rear 350        
Active steering 1,550   1,150 1,150  
Proximity key 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Wood trim         0
Heated front seats         500
Navigation system 1,910        
Premium Package 3,095        
Sport Package 1,000        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90        
Cold Weather Package 545        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 505 505 505  
HD radio 315        
iPod integration 365        
Obstacle detection, rear 320        
Active steering 1,365   1,060 1,060  
Proximity key 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335      
Wood trim         0
Heated front seats         455
Options (change) 11,520 4,300 4,000 4,000 500
Options (change) 10,430 3,955 3,680 3,680 455
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,195 $57,695 $62,695 $66,995 $74,895
Total Invoice $44,415 $54,360 $59,015 $63,015 $70,390

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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: $6,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,307
Model Year20092018201820182018
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$48,195$57,695$62,695$66,995$74,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-5,300-7,250-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,195$54,895$57,395$59,745$67,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500$4,850$12,750
Total Invoice$44,415$54,360$59,015$63,015$70,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,638-4,989-6,819-6,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,415$51,722$54,026$56,196$63,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,304$4,474$11,854

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

Model Year20092018201820182018
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100    
Ski sack$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,900$5,700$8,200$10,150$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$5,300$7,250$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,638-4,989-6,819-6,814

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

Model Year20092018
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

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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