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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: $50,375

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim530i540iM550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,200 $59,450 $76,800 $39,300
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Active steering   1,150   1,550
Heated front seats     500 500
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       2,150
Premium Package       1,750
BMW Assist       650
M Sport Package       1,300
App support       250
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Proximity key       500
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Active steering   1,060   1,410
Heated front seats     455 455
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,595
BMW Assist       590
M Sport Package       1,185
App support       230
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Obstacle detection, rear       345
Proximity key       455
Options (change) 4,300 4,000 500 10,180
Options (change) 3,955 3,680 455 9,270
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $59,495 $64,445 $78,295 $50,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,186
Model Year2021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim530i540iM550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/40-18
Total Price$59,495$64,445$78,295$50,375
Adjustments for Features-2,875-5,375-7,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,620$59,070$70,970$50,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$14,350$0

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

Model Year2021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series1-Series
Trim530i540iM550i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Rear wheel steering $1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,925$8,425$10,375$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$5,375$7,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-239-390-1360

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

Model Year20212012
Model5-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in104.7 in
Length195.8 in172.2 in
Width73.5 in68.8 in
Height58.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.3,209 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 Volume14.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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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