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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: $50,125

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,270

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $7,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $39,300
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $36,335
Sport Package 2,900 2,900 4,700  
Value Package 0 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,150
Premium Package 950 750   1,750
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 350
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   380
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 500
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500  
Heated front seats     500 500
BMW Assist       650
M Sport Package       1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Sport Package 2,640 2,640 4,275  
Value Package 0 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,955
Premium Package 865 685   1,595
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 320
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685   345
Proximity key 910 910 910 455
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,410
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455 455  
Heated front seats     455 455
BMW Assist       590
M Sport Package       1,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 11,120 10,520 9,420 9,930
Options (change) 10,080 9,535 8,525 9,040
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $57,945 $62,645 $70,895 $50,125
Total Invoice $53,410 $57,740 $65,330 $46,270

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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: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,347
Model Year2010201020102012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19215/40-18
Total Price$57,945$62,645$70,895$50,125
Adjustments for Features-1,945-2,995-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,000$59,650$69,000$50,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$13,000$0
Total Invoice$53,410$57,740$65,330$46,270
Adjustments for Features-1,793-2,760-1,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,617$54,980$63,584$46,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,363$11,967$0

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

Model Year2010201020102012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,025$2,925$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$2,995$1,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,793-2,760-1,7460

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

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,506 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 528i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
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
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
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
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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