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2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2010 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2010 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,720

2010 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,050

2010 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $5,590

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Model Year201220122012201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600 2,900 2,900 4,700
Premium Package 2,250 1,000   950 750  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450     750
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,200 2,200 2,200
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,400 1,400 1,400
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,200 1,200 1,200
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 595 595 595
Ski sack 150 150 150 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Active stabilizer bars   2,500 2,500      
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750  
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
Navigation system       1,900 1,900  
Value Package       0 0 0
Lane departure warning       950 950 950
Heated second row seats       350 350 350
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365 2,640 2,640 4,275
Premium Package 2,050 910   865 685  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320     685
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475     455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,135 2,135 2,135
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,695 1,695 1,695
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,230 1,230 1,230
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,010 1,010 1,010
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 540 540 540
Ski sack 135 135 135 90 90 90
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Active stabilizer bars   2,275 2,275      
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685  
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525 525
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
Navigation system       1,730 1,730  
Value Package       0 0 0
Lane departure warning       865 865 865
Heated second row seats       320 320 320
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Options (change) 23,500 24,750 18,500 18,895 18,295 17,445
Options (change) 21,415 22,550 16,840 16,720 16,175 15,395
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $71,295 $78,145 $81,395 $65,720 $70,420 $78,920
Total Invoice $65,640 $71,925 $74,955 $60,050 $64,380 $72,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2010 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2010 BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year201220122012201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6M6
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)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$71,295$78,145$81,395$65,720$70,420$78,920
Adjustments for Features-4,705-5,205-4,0050-1,050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,590$72,940$77,390$65,720$69,370$78,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$10,800$0$3,650$13,100
Total Invoice$65,640$71,925$74,955$60,050$64,380$72,200
Adjustments for Features-4,332-4,791-3,6880-960-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,308$67,134$71,267$60,050$63,420$72,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,826$9,959$0$3,370$12,059

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Features Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2010 BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
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   
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
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
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,855$5,655$1,650$2,700$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$5,205$4,005$0$1,050$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,332-4,791-3,6880-960-91

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2010 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122010
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.3,506 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

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?
245/45WR18 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%
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%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 535i

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 information25Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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

Option Package Details
2010 BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2010 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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2010 BMW 5-Series 550i

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
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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