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2009 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2009 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,270

2009 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,365

2009 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium Package 2,400 2,200   2,250 1,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Sport Package 2,900 2,900 4,700 3,600 3,600 2,600
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 1,450 1,450 1,450
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575      
iPod integration 400 400 400      
HD radio 350 350 350      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 350 350 350
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,300 1,300 1,300
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,750 1,750 1,750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Night vision 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,600 2,600 2,600
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Lane departure warning 950 950 950      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350  
Luxury Seating Package       2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550  
Ski sack       150 150 150
Technology Package       1,850 1,850  
Active stabilizer bars         2,500 2,500
Premium Package 2,185 2,000   2,050 910  
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Sport Package 2,640 2,640 4,275 3,275 3,275 2,365
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 1,320 1,320 1,320
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525      
iPod integration 365 365 365      
HD radio 315 315 315      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 320 320 320
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,185 1,185 1,185
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,595 1,595 1,595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185 2,185
Night vision 1,695 1,695 1,695 2,365 2,365 2,365
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Lane departure warning 865 865 865      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455 455 475 475 475
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230  
Luxury Seating Package       2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500  
Ski sack       135 135 135
Technology Package       1,685 1,685  
Active stabilizer bars         2,275 2,275
Options (change) 21,645 21,145 19,995 23,500 24,750 19,000
Options (change) 19,225 18,765 17,715 21,415 22,550 17,315
Destination 825 825 825 895 895 895
Total Price $68,270 $73,070 $81,220 $71,295 $78,145 $81,895
Total Invoice $62,365 $66,780 $74,290 $65,640 $71,925 $75,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2009 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,126
Model Year200920092009201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$68,270$73,070$81,220$71,295$78,145$81,895
Adjustments for Features0-100-100-4,780-5,280-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,270$72,970$81,120$66,515$72,865$77,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$12,850$0$6,350$11,200
Total Invoice$62,365$66,780$74,290$65,640$71,925$75,430
Adjustments for Features0-91-91-4,401-4,860-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,365$66,689$74,199$61,239$67,065$71,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$11,834$0$5,826$10,341

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Features Comparison: 2009 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092009201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500 $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,650$1,750$1,750$6,430$6,930$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$100$4,780$5,280$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-91-4,401-4,860-3,850

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Specifications Comparison: 2009 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
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
2009 BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2009 BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2009 BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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
2012 BMW 5-Series 528i

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
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 535i

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 warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 550i

Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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