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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: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,825

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $16,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model5-Series1-Series
Trim550i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $36,050
Base Invoice $57,220 $33,345
Cold Weather Package 1,450 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Proximity key 1,000 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Active steering 1,750 1,550
Ski sack 150  
Premium Package   3,400
Sport Package   1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   120
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,375
Cold Weather Package 1,320 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Proximity key 910 455
Aluminum trim 0 0
Active steering 1,595 1,365
Ski sack 135  
Premium Package   3,095
Sport Package   1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   110
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,305
Options (change) 4,700 12,745
Options (change) 4,280 11,605
Destination 895 875
Total Price $67,595 $49,670
Total Invoice $62,395 $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: $14,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,616
Model Year20122010
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)180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$67,595$49,670
Adjustments for Features-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,395$49,670
Total Invoice$62,395$45,825
Adjustments for Features-2,9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,441$45,825

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

Model Year20122010
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9540

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

Model Year20122010
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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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