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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: $49,670

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $21,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,825

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $19,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model5-Series1-Series
Trim550i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,200 $36,050
Base Invoice $55,585 $33,345
Folding second row seats 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
iPod integration 400 400
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 120
Sport Package 2,200 1,100
Active steering 1,750 1,550
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Ski sack 150  
Premium Package   3,400
Cold Weather Package   600
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,375
Folding second row seats 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
iPod integration 365 365
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910 455
Aluminum trim 0 0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 110
Sport Package 2,000 1,000
Active steering 1,595 1,365
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Ski sack 135  
Premium Package   3,095
Cold Weather Package   545
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,305
Options (change) 10,025 12,745
Options (change) 9,140 11,605
Destination 875 875
Total Price $71,100 $49,670
Total Invoice $65,600 $45,825

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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: $17,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,200
Model Year20112010
Model5-Series1-Series
Trim550i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine400hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/40-18
Total Price$71,100$49,670
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,225$49,670
Total Invoice$65,600$45,825
Adjustments for Features-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,025$45,825

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

Model Year20112010
Model5-Series1-Series
Trim550i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,900$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5750

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

Model Year20112010
Model5-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in104.7 in
Length193.1 in171.7 in
Width73.2 in68.8 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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