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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: $42,320

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,005

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i550i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $26,490 $32,290
Sport Package 2,900 2,900 4,700 1,300 1,100
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Premium Package 2,400 2,200   3,700 3,400
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 800     800  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   350 350
HD radio 350 350 350 350 350
iPod integration 400 400 400 400 400
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595 595
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 100 100
Cold Weather Package       750 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Sport Package 2,640 2,640 4,275 1,185 1,000
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Premium Package 2,185 2,000   3,365 3,095
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights 730     730  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685   320 320
HD radio 315 315 315 315 315
iPod integration 365 365 365 365 365
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540 540
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455 455 90 90
Cold Weather Package       685 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 13,470 12,970 11,820 12,895 11,445
Options (change) 12,215 11,755 10,705 11,690 10,365
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $60,095 $64,895 $73,045 $42,320 $47,170
Total Invoice $55,355 $59,770 $67,280 $39,005 $43,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,775
Model Year20092009200920082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i550i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$60,095$64,895$73,045$42,320$47,170
Adjustments for Features-1,710-1,810-1,8100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,385$63,085$71,235$42,320$46,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$12,850$0$4,650
Total Invoice$55,355$59,770$67,280$39,005$43,480
Adjustments for Features-1,575-1,667-1,6670-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,780$58,103$65,613$39,005$43,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,323$11,833$0$4,291

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

Model Year20092009200920082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i550i128i135i
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  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
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$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,700$2,700$890$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$1,810$1,810$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,575-1,667-1,6670-184

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

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,506 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 528i

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
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 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
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3380100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3080100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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