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BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,775

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $8,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,055

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $8,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $29,710 $39,830 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Premium Package 4,050 2,300          
Power front sport seats 0            
Sport Line 2,300            
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0            
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Technology Package 2,150 2,150          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950          
Cold Weather Package 700 550          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,000            
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700          
M Sport Line 700            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Wood trim 0 0         0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500          
Sunroof   0          
M Sport Design     4,900   4,900 4,500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 1,000 700 700  
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190  
Premium Tier       2,300      
Active Driving Assistant             900
Heated front seats             500
Premium Package 3,685 2,095          
Power front sport seats 0            
Sport Line 2,095            
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0            
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Technology Package 1,955 1,955          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865          
Cold Weather Package 635 500          
Dynamic Handling Package 910            
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635          
M Sport Line 635            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505 505  
Wood trim 0 0         0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455          
Sunroof   0          
M Sport Design     4,510   4,510 4,140  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645 645
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 920 645 645  
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175 175  
Premium Tier       2,115      
Active Driving Assistant             830
Heated front seats             455
Options (change) 14,750 7,950 10,190 7,890 8,740 8,340 2,100
Options (change) 13,420 7,235 9,380 7,260 8,045 7,675 1,930
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $47,775 $51,975 $63,585 $56,617 $67,435 $71,335 $76,495
Total Invoice $44,055 $47,990 $59,785 $52,997 $63,380 $67,010 $71,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,880
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,775$51,975$63,585$56,617$67,435$71,335$76,495
Adjustments for Features-1500-2,725-2,350-2,725-4,675-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,625$51,975$60,860$54,267$64,710$66,660$70,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$6,593$0$10,443$12,393$16,603
Total Invoice$44,055$47,990$59,785$52,997$63,380$67,010$71,865
Adjustments for Features-1380-2,562-2,200-2,561-4,392-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,917$47,990$57,223$50,797$60,819$62,618$66,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,073$6,426$0$10,022$11,821$15,783

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100$100     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Body kit  $0 $0$0$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$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Metal pedals      $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,500$6,225$5,850$6,225$8,175$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$2,725$2,350$2,725$4,675$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380-2,562-2,200-2,561-4,392-5,285

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142018
Model2-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in117.1 in
Length174.5 in194.6 in
Width69.8 in73.5 in
Height55.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400598%
Total Not Requested1002%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested230596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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