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2006 BMW 5-Series vs. 2018 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 BMW 5-Series vs. 2018 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,927

2018 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $32,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,122

2018 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $28,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM5530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $74,070 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Folding second row seats 475          
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 3,500 5,150 5,150 3,700 3,700 3,200
Wood trim 0         0
Proximity key 1,000          
Rear spoiler 0          
Satellite radio 595          
M Sport Design   4,900   4,900 4,500  
Multicontour seats   750 750 750 750  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700   700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Premium Tier     2,300      
Dynamic Handling Package     1,450      
Performance braking system (optional)       650 650  
Heated front seats           500
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Folding second row seats 430          
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 3,185 4,740 4,740 3,405 3,405 2,945
Wood trim 0         0
Proximity key 910          
Rear spoiler 0          
Satellite radio 540          
M Sport Design   4,510   4,510 4,140  
Multicontour seats   690 690 690 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645   645 645  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Premium Tier     2,115      
Dynamic Handling Package     1,335      
Performance braking system (optional)       600 600  
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 6,370 12,050 10,200 11,250 10,850 3,700
Options (change) 5,795 11,090 9,385 10,355 9,985 3,400
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $91,265 $65,445 $58,927 $69,945 $73,845 $78,095
Total Invoice $83,560 $61,495 $55,122 $65,690 $69,320 $73,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 BMW 5-Series vs. 2018 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,422
Model Year200620182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM5530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$91,265$65,445$58,927$69,945$73,845$78,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-3,190-3,265-5,215-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,265$62,180$55,737$66,680$68,630$71,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,443$0$10,943$12,893$15,968
Total Invoice$83,560$61,495$55,122$65,690$69,320$73,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,068-2,984-3,066-4,895-6,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,560$58,427$52,138$62,624$64,425$67,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,289$0$10,486$12,287$15,196

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Features Comparison: 2006 BMW 5-Series vs. 2018 BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM5530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0$0$0
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,590$6,515$6,590$8,540$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$3,190$3,265$5,215$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,068-2,984-3,066-4,895-6,001

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 BMW 5-Series vs. 2018 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062018
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in117.1 in
Length191.1 in194.6 in
Width72.7 in73.5 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series 540i

Performance braking system (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series 540d

Performance braking system (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series M550i

Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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