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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: $49,045

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $14,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,725

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $14,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,850 $44,150 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $30,900 $41,300 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Premium Package 2,950          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950        
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 350 350        
Technology Package 1,950 1,950        
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Track Handling Package 1,700          
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700        
M Sport Package 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Wood trim 0 0       0
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500        
Sunroof   0        
M Sport Design     4,900 4,900 4,500  
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700  
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 700 700  
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190  
Active Driving Assistant           900
Heated front seats           500
Premium Package 2,685          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865        
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 320 320        
Technology Package 1,775 1,775        
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Track Handling Package 1,545          
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635        
M Sport Package 2,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505  
Wood trim 0 0       0
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,335      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455        
Sunroof   0        
M Sport Design     4,510 4,510 4,140  
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565  
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 645 645  
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175  
Active Driving Assistant           830
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 15,200 7,150 10,190 8,740 8,340 2,100
Options (change) 13,830 6,505 9,380 8,045 7,675 1,930
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $49,045 $52,295 $63,585 $67,435 $71,335 $76,495
Total Invoice $45,725 $48,800 $59,785 $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: $11,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,474
Model Year201620162018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
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)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,045$52,295$63,585$67,435$71,335$76,495
Adjustments for Features00-2,750-2,750-4,700-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,045$52,295$60,835$64,685$66,635$70,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0$3,850$5,800$10,010
Total Invoice$45,725$48,800$59,785$63,380$67,010$71,865
Adjustments for Features00-2,586-2,585-4,415-5,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,725$48,800$57,199$60,795$62,595$66,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0$3,596$5,396$9,358

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

Model Year201620162018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim228iM235i530i540i540dM550i
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  
AWD    $1700$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$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0    
Infotainment 
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Surround sound     $250
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
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,375$6,125$6,125$8,075$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,750$2,750$4,700$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,586-2,585-4,415-5,308

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

Model Year20162018
Model2-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in117.1 in
Length174.7 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 Volume13.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested310597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Raised top speed limiter0No
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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
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 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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