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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: $50,825

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,930

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model1-Series5-Series
Trim135i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $56,450
Base Invoice $36,335 $53,180
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,750 1,950
M Sport Package 1,300  
7-speed automated manual 450  
BMW Assist 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500 500
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 750
Active steering 1,550 1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,595 1,795
M Sport Package 1,185  
7-speed automated manual 430  
BMW Assist 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 645
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455 455
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 685
Active steering 1,410 1,060
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Options (change) 10,630 5,050
Options (change) 9,700 4,640
Destination 895 995
Total Price $50,825 $62,495
Total Invoice $46,930 $58,815

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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: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,744
Model Year20122017
Model1-Series5-Series
Trim135i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$50,825$62,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,825$58,095
Total Invoice$46,930$58,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,930$54,674

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

Model Year20122017
Model1-Series5-Series
Trim135i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,141

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

Model Year20122017
Model1-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in117.1 in
Length172.2 in194.6 in
Width68.8 in73.5 in
Height56.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.3,847 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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