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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: $50,825

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,930

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model5-Series1-Series
Trim540i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,450 $39,300
Base Invoice $53,180 $36,335
Premium Package 1,950 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Heated front seats 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 380
Active steering 1,150 1,550
Navigation system   2,150
BMW Assist   650
M Sport Package   1,300
7-speed automated manual   450
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Proximity key   500
Premium Package 1,795 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500
Heated front seats 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 685 345
Active steering 1,060 1,410
Navigation system   1,955
BMW Assist   590
M Sport Package   1,185
7-speed automated manual   430
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Proximity key   455
Options (change) 5,050 10,630
Options (change) 4,640 9,700
Destination 995 895
Total Price $62,495 $50,825
Total Invoice $58,815 $46,930

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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: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,744
Model Year20172012
Model5-Series1-Series
Trim540i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$62,495$50,825
Adjustments for Features-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,095$50,825
Total Invoice$58,815$46,930
Adjustments for Features-4,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,674$46,930

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

Model Year20172012
Model5-Series1-Series
Trim540i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,075$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1410

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 1-Series features.

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

Model Year20172012
Model5-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in104.7 in
Length194.6 in172.2 in
Width73.5 in68.8 in
Height58.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft310.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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