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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: $48,445

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $13,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152021202120212021
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i530e540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800
Premium Package 4,050 2,150        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950        
Power front sport seats 0          
Sport Line 2,200          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0          
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Technology Package 2,150 2,150        
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Track Handling Package 1,600          
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Wood trim 0 0       0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500        
M Sport Line 800          
Sunroof   0        
M Sport Design     4,900   4,900  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450    
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700  
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700   700  
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190  
Premium Tier       2,300    
Dynamic Handling Package       1,450    
Active Driving Assistant           900
Heated front seats           500
Premium Package 3,685 1,955        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865        
Power front sport seats 0          
Sport Line 2,000          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0          
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Technology Package 1,955 1,955        
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Track Handling Package 1,455          
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505  
Wood trim 0 0       0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455        
M Sport Line 730          
Sunroof   0        
M Sport Design     4,510   4,510  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335    
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565  
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645   645  
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175  
Premium Tier       2,115    
Dynamic Handling Package       1,335    
Active Driving Assistant           830
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 15,350 7,950 10,190 8,340 8,740 2,100
Options (change) 13,965 7,230 9,380 7,675 8,045 1,930
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0
Total Price $48,445 $52,045 $65,385 $61,867 $69,185 $79,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 228i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,461
Model Year201520152021202120212021
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i530e540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$48,445$52,045$65,385$61,867$69,185$79,895
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,000-2,625-3,000-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,445$51,845$62,385$59,242$66,185$73,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$3,143$0$6,943$14,753

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

Model Year201520152021202120212021
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i530e540iM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$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 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0    
Hill descent control     $250
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0$0
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 $0 $0
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice recorder  $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 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 $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
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,500$6,300$5,925$6,300$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,000$2,625$3,000$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-476-170-392-216

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

Model Year20152021
Model2-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in117.1 in
Length174.7 in195.8 in
Width69.8 in73.5 in
Height55.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,766 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 Volume13.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested400598%
Total Not Requested1002%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested215596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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

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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 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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