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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: $48,605

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,890

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i135is530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $43,250 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $36,335 $39,970 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Technology Package 2,350 2,350        
Premium Package 2,400 2,400        
Sport seats 400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500       500
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Active steering 1,550 1,550   1,150 1,150  
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Wood trim           0
Technology Package 2,140 2,140        
Premium Package 2,185 2,185        
Sport seats 365          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505  
Heated front seats 455 455       455
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Active steering 1,410 1,410   1,060 1,060  
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335      
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 8,380 7,980 4,300 4,000 4,000 500
Options (change) 7,630 7,265 3,955 3,680 3,680 455
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,605 $52,155 $57,695 $62,695 $66,995 $74,895
Total Invoice $44,890 $48,160 $54,360 $59,015 $63,015 $70,390

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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: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,806
Model Year201320132018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i135is530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6320hp I6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18215/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$48,605$52,155$57,695$62,695$66,995$74,895
Adjustments for Features-1250-2,950-5,450-7,400-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,480$52,155$54,745$57,245$59,595$67,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$0$2,500$4,850$12,750
Total Invoice$44,890$48,160$54,360$59,015$63,015$70,390
Adjustments for Features-1150-2,779-5,130-6,960-6,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,775$48,160$51,581$53,885$56,055$63,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,385$0$2,304$4,474$11,854

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

Model Year201320132018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim135i135is530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Raised top speed limiter $0    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals $75   $75
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
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
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,225$6,175$8,675$10,625$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$2,950$5,450$7,400$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1150-2,779-5,130-6,960-6,955

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

Model Year20132018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested200596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested200596%
Total Not Requested754%

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
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

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