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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: $50,375

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,500

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201920192019
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i530i540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450
Base Invoice $36,335 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920
Navigation system 2,150      
Premium Package 1,750      
M Sport Package 1,300      
BMW Assist 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
App support 250      
Heated front seats 500     500
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Auto-dimming headlights 250      
Active steering 1,550   1,150  
Proximity key 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,955      
Premium Package 1,595      
M Sport Package 1,185      
BMW Assist 590      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505 505  
App support 230      
Heated front seats 455     455
Obstacle detection, rear 345      
Auto-dimming headlights 230      
Active steering 1,410   1,060  
Proximity key 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 10,180 4,300 4,000 500
Options (change) 9,270 3,955 3,680 455
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $50,375 $58,695 $63,945 $75,945
Total Invoice $46,500 $55,290 $60,180 $71,370

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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: $5,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,082
Model Year2012201920192019
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i530i540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,375$58,695$63,945$75,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-5,375-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,375$55,820$58,570$68,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,750$12,800
Total Invoice$46,500$55,290$60,180$71,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,708-5,059-6,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,500$52,582$55,121$64,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,539$11,904

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

Model Year2012201920192019
Model1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i530i540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Raised top speed limiter$0   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $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
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,925$8,425$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$5,375$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,708-5,059-6,884

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

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,209 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

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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
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 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%

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