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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: $47,425

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,730

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $6,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i525i530i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $33,345 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Cold Weather Package 600      
Premium Package 3,400 2,000 1,800  
Sport Package 1,100 2,000 2,300 2,300
6-speed manual 0      
Navigation system 2,100 1,800 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 700 700  
Proximity key 500 1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering 1,550 1,250 1,250 1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Sport Package (AWD)   700 700  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights   800   800
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio   595 595 595
Comfort seats     1,200 1,200
Cold Weather Package 545      
Premium Package 3,095 1,820 1,640  
Sport Package 1,000 1,820 2,095 2,095
6-speed manual 0      
Navigation system 1,910 1,640 1,640 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 635 635  
Proximity key 455 910 910 910
Active steering 1,365 1,140 1,140 1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Sport Package (AWD)   635 635  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights   730   730
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio   540 540 540
Comfort seats     1,090 1,090
Options (change) 10,500 11,820 12,320 9,920
Options (change) 9,510 10,755 11,210 9,030
Destination 875 695 695 695
Total Price $47,425 $55,015 $59,815 $68,015
Total Invoice $43,730 $50,305 $54,675 $62,140

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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: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,122
Model Year2010200620062006
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i525i530i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,425$55,015$59,815$68,015
Adjustments for Features0-495-1,045-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,425$54,520$58,770$66,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$12,450
Total Invoice$43,730$50,305$54,675$62,140
Adjustments for Features0-453-955-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,730$49,852$53,720$61,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,868$11,333

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

Model Year2010200620062006
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i525i530i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0$0
Obstacle detection, front $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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$1,405$1,900$2,450$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495$1,045$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-453-955-955

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

Model Year20102006
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.3,429 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested278090%
Total Not Requested30010%
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 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
275/35WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

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