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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,345

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $6,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim525i530i550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $33,160
Sport Package 2,000 2,300 2,300 1,100
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Premium Package 2,000 1,800   3,400
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 800   800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700   350
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 500
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,550
Satellite radio 595 595 595  
Comfort seats   1,200 1,200  
Cold Weather Package       600
6-speed manual       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Sport Package 1,820 2,095 2,095 1,000
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Premium Package 1,820 1,640   3,095
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,910
Xenon HID headlights 730   730  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635   320
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910 910 455
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,365
Satellite radio 540 540 540  
Comfort seats   1,090 1,090  
Cold Weather Package       545
6-speed manual       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 11,120 11,620 9,920 10,670
Options (change) 10,120 10,575 9,030 9,660
Destination 695 695 695 825
Total Price $54,315 $59,115 $68,015 $47,345
Total Invoice $49,670 $54,040 $62,140 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,618
Model Year2006200620062009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim525i530i550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$54,315$59,115$68,015$47,345
Adjustments for Features-445-995-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,870$58,120$67,020$47,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$13,150$0
Total Invoice$49,670$54,040$62,140$43,645
Adjustments for Features-407-910-9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,263$53,130$61,231$43,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,867$11,968$0

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

Model Year2006200620062009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim525i530i550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500 
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,400$2,400$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$995$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-407-910-9090

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

Model Year20062009
Model5-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in104.7 in
Length191.1 in171.7 in
Width72.7 in68.8 in
Height57.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR17 tires400No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
275/35WR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested278090%
Total Not Requested30010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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