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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: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,270

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i535d550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $39,300
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $36,335
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500   1,750
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750   380
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,550
Navigation system         2,150
BMW Assist         650
M Sport Package         1,300
App support         250
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Proximity key         500
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365   1,595
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   500
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685   345
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,410
Navigation system         1,955
BMW Assist         590
M Sport Package         1,185
App support         230
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Proximity key         455
Options (change) 7,450 6,350 6,350 2,250 9,930
Options (change) 6,785 5,785 5,785 2,050 9,040
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $58,395 $62,945 $64,445 $68,145 $50,125
Total Invoice $54,415 $58,610 $59,990 $63,435 $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: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,346
Model Year20152015201520152012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i535d550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$58,395$62,945$64,445$68,145$50,125
Adjustments for Features-5,150-5,150-5,150-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$57,795$59,295$63,195$50,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$9,950$0
Total Invoice$54,415$58,610$59,990$63,435$46,270
Adjustments for Features-4,799-4,795-4,794-4,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,616$53,815$55,196$58,827$46,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,199$5,580$9,211$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim528i535i535d550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Headlight washers    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$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$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,400$6,400$6,200$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,150$5,150$5,150$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,799-4,795-4,794-4,6080

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

Model Year20152012
Model5-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in104.7 in
Length193.4 in172.2 in
Width73.2 in68.8 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,209 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 Legroom35.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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