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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: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $38,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $36,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model1-Series5-Series
TrimM CoupeM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,135 $85,700
Base Invoice $42,645 $79,025
Convenience Package 2,700  
Premium Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 595
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Folding second row seats   475
Proximity key   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Convenience Package 2,455  
Premium Package 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 540
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Folding second row seats   430
Proximity key   910
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,500 2,820
Options (change) 5,915 2,560
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $53,510 $92,395
Total Invoice $49,435 $85,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,102
Model Year20112010
Model1-Series5-Series
TrimM CoupeM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6500hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$53,510$92,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$89,235
Total Invoice$49,435$85,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,435$82,537

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

Model Year20112010
Model1-Series5-Series
TrimM CoupeM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$1,840$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923

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

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,362 lb.4,089 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 M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested228097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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