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2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2016 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2016 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,920

2016 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,360

2016 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $66,300
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $61,675
Sport Package 2,900 2,900 4,700        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Premium Package 2,400 2,200   2,600 1,500 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 950 950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
HD radio 350 350 350        
iPod integration 400 400 400        
Night vision 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Lane departure warning 500 500 500        
Heated second row seats 350 350 350        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500        
Multicontour seats       1,300 1,300 1,300  
Driver Assistance Package       1,800 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550  
Sport Package 2,640 2,640 4,275        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Premium Package 2,185 2,000   2,365 1,365 1,365  
Xenon HID headlights 730            
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 865 865 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635          
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525 525
HD radio 315 315 315        
iPod integration 365 365 365        
Night vision 1,695 1,695 1,695 2,095 2,095 2,095 2,095
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Lane departure warning 455 455 455        
Heated second row seats 320 320 320        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010        
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455 455        
Multicontour seats       1,185 1,185 1,185  
Driver Assistance Package       1,640 1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500  
Options (change) 20,895 20,395 19,295 13,725 12,625 12,625 7,475
Options (change) 18,535 18,075 17,075 12,500 11,500 11,500 6,810
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $66,320 $71,020 $78,920 $64,920 $69,470 $70,970 $74,770
Total Invoice $60,570 $64,895 $72,175 $60,360 $64,555 $65,935 $69,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2016 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,259
Model Year2008200820082016201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$66,320$71,020$78,920$64,920$69,470$70,970$74,770
Adjustments for Features0-100-100-4,355-4,355-4,355-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,320$70,920$78,820$60,565$65,115$66,615$70,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$12,500$0$4,550$6,050$9,950
Total Invoice$60,570$64,895$72,175$60,360$64,555$65,935$69,480
Adjustments for Features0-91-91-4,049-4,047-4,046-3,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,570$64,804$72,084$56,311$60,508$61,889$65,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,234$11,514$0$4,197$5,578$9,215

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Features Comparison: 2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2016 BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820082016201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50$50$50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$1,550$1,550$5,805$5,805$5,805$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$100$4,355$4,355$4,355$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-91-4,049-4,047-4,046-3,954

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 BMW 5-Series vs. 2016 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in193.4 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 in35.3 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
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design350No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design350No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested130057%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design350No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 BMW 5-Series 528i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
2016 BMW 5-Series 535i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 BMW 5-Series 535d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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