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2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,570

2008 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,800

2008 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $9,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $46,290 $55,585
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475 475
Sport Package 2,900 2,900 4,700    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 1,050 1,050
Premium Package 2,400 2,200   1,800  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700   750  
Xenon HID headlights 800        
HD radio 350 350 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 350 350
iPod integration 400 400 400 400 400
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,300 1,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Night vision 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,600 2,600
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Lane departure warning 500 500 500    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,750 1,750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500 500
M Sport Package       6,500 6,500
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350
Rear air vents with automatic controls       500 500
Ski sack       150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430 430
Sport Package 2,640 2,640 4,275    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 955 955
Premium Package 2,185 2,000   1,640  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635   685  
Xenon HID headlights 730        
HD radio 315 315 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 320 320
iPod integration 365 365 365 365 365
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,185 1,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185
Night vision 1,695 1,695 1,695 2,365 2,365
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Lane departure warning 455 455 455    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,595 1,595
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455 455 475 475
M Sport Package       5,915 5,915
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230
Rear air vents with automatic controls       455 455
Ski sack       135 135
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500  
Options (change) 21,145 20,645 19,545 25,900 20,900
Options (change) 18,765 18,305 17,305 23,600 19,045
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $66,570 $71,270 $79,170 $76,875 $81,975
Total Invoice $60,800 $65,125 $72,405 $70,765 $75,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,462
Model Year20082008200820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$66,570$71,270$79,170$76,875$81,975
Adjustments for Features0-100-100-3,805-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,570$71,170$79,070$73,070$78,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$12,500$0$5,100
Total Invoice$60,800$65,125$72,405$70,765$75,505
Adjustments for Features0-91-91-3,503-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,800$65,034$72,314$67,262$72,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,234$11,514$0$4,738

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Features Comparison: 2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008200820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$950$1,050$1,050$4,755$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$100$3,805$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-91-3,503-3,505

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in193.1 in
Width72.7 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 528i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
2011 BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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