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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: $46,275

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i528i535i535d550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,350 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900
Base Invoice $33,640 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390
Navigation system 2,100        
Premium Package 1,950 2,600 1,500 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 600        
Sport Package 1,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750 750 750  
Active steering 1,550 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Proximity key 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300 1,300  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,910        
Premium Package 1,775 2,365 1,365 1,365  
Cold Weather Package 545        
Sport Package 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 685 685 685  
Active steering 1,365 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Proximity key 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185 1,185  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Options (change) 9,050 7,450 6,350 6,350 2,250
Options (change) 8,190 6,785 5,785 5,785 2,050
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,275 $58,395 $62,945 $64,445 $68,145
Total Invoice $42,705 $54,415 $58,610 $59,990 $63,435

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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: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,097
Model Year20112015201520152015
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i528i535i535d550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,275$58,395$62,945$64,445$68,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-4,950-4,950-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,275$53,445$57,995$59,495$63,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$9,950
Total Invoice$42,705$54,415$58,610$59,990$63,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,613-4,609-4,608-4,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$49,802$54,001$55,382$59,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,199$5,580$9,211

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i528i535i535d550i
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$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera    $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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Headlight washers$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$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$150
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$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,300$6,250$6,250$6,250$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$4,950$4,950$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,613-4,609-4,608-4,422

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

Model Year20112015
Model1-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in116.9 in
Length171.7 in193.4 in
Width68.8 in73.2 in
Height56.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested223099%
Total Not Requested251%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%

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