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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: $48,355

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,660

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $5,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim525i530i550i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $36,335 $39,970
Sport Package 2,000 2,300 2,300    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package 2,000 1,800   2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights 800   800    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700   380 380
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,550 1,550
Satellite radio 595 595 595    
Comfort seats   1,200 1,200    
Technology Package       2,350 2,350
Sport seats       400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Sport Package 1,820 2,095 2,095    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Premium Package 1,820 1,640   2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights 730   730    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635   345 345
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,410 1,410
Satellite radio 540 540 540    
Comfort seats   1,090 1,090    
Technology Package       2,140 2,140
Sport seats       365  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 11,120 11,620 9,920 8,130 7,730
Options (change) 10,120 10,575 9,030 7,400 7,035
Destination 695 695 695 925 925
Total Price $54,315 $59,115 $68,015 $48,355 $51,905
Total Invoice $49,670 $54,040 $62,140 $44,660 $47,930

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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: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,628
Model Year20062006200620132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim525i530i550i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$54,315$59,115$68,015$48,355$51,905
Adjustments for Features-620-1,170-1,170-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,695$57,945$66,845$48,155$51,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$13,150$0$3,750
Total Invoice$49,670$54,040$62,140$44,660$47,930
Adjustments for Features-567-1,070-1,069-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,103$52,970$61,071$44,475$47,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,867$11,968$0$3,455

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

Model Year20062006200620132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim525i530i550i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,900$2,900$1,930$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$1,170$1,170$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-567-1,070-1,069-1850

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

Model Year20062013
Model5-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in104.7 in
Length191.1 in172.2 in
Width72.7 in68.8 in
Height57.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,209 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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