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2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2006 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2006 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,690

2006 BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $8,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,655

2006 BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $7,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450 750 750 750
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600 2,000 2,300 2,300
Premium Package 2,250 1,000   2,000 1,800  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,250 1,250 1,250
Ski sack 150 150 150      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Active stabilizer bars   2,500 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear       700 700  
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575
Xenon HID headlights       800   800
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
Navigation system       1,800 1,800 1,800
Adaptive cruise control       2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio       595 595 595
Heated second row seats       350 350 350
Comfort seats         1,200 1,200
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320 685 685 685
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365 1,820 2,095 2,095
Premium Package 2,050 910   1,820 1,640  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 910 910 910
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 910 910
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,140 1,140 1,140
Ski sack 135 135 135      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Active stabilizer bars   2,275 2,275      
Obstacle detection, rear       635 635  
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525 525
Xenon HID headlights       730   730
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
Navigation system       1,640 1,640 1,640
Adaptive cruise control       2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio       540 540 540
Heated second row seats       320 320 320
Comfort seats         1,090 1,090
Options (change) 19,050 20,300 15,900 15,495 15,995 14,295
Options (change) 17,345 18,480 14,475 14,105 14,560 13,015
Destination 895 895 895 695 695 695
Total Price $66,845 $73,695 $78,795 $58,690 $63,490 $72,390
Total Invoice $61,570 $67,855 $72,590 $53,655 $58,025 $66,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2006 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,660
Model Year201220122012200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$66,845$73,695$78,795$58,690$63,490$72,390
Adjustments for Features-5,705-6,205-5,7050-550-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,140$67,490$73,090$58,690$62,940$71,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$11,950$0$4,250$13,150
Total Invoice$61,570$67,855$72,590$53,655$58,025$66,125
Adjustments for Features-5,255-5,713-5,2560-503-502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,315$62,142$67,334$53,655$57,522$65,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,827$11,019$0$3,867$11,968

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Features Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2006 BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
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   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
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   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$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   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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
Total Value of Features$7,105$7,605$7,105$1,400$1,950$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$6,205$5,705$0$550$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,255-5,713-5,2560-503-502

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2006 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122006
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.7 in
Length193.1 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 528i

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
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 535i

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
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 550i

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
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
2006 BMW 5-Series 525i

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR17 tires400No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2006 BMW 5-Series 530i

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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2006 BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
275/35WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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