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2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2013 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2013 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,600

2013 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,155

2013 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
Model5-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 5ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $61,400
Base Invoice $56,255 $56,670
Premium Package 2,300 1,500
Sport Package 3,000 1,800
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,900
Cold Weather Package 1,050 950
Around view cameras 800  
Luxury Seating Package 1,900 2,400
Night vision 2,600 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Aluminum trim 0 0
App support 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200
Semi-automated parking system 500 500
Ceramic controls 650 650
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Technology Package   1,200
Lane departure warning   700
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Premium Package 2,095 1,365
Sport Package 2,730 1,640
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,730
Cold Weather Package 955 865
Around view cameras 730  
Luxury Seating Package 1,730 2,185
Night vision 2,365 2,365
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
App support 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475
Upgraded leather upholstery 910 910
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000
Semi-automated parking system 455 455
Ceramic controls 590 590
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Technology Package   1,090
Lane departure warning   635
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Options (change) 20,300 19,275
Options (change) 18,500 17,560
Destination 895 925
Total Price $82,145 $81,600
Total Invoice $75,650 $75,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2013 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2013 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $633
Model Year20122013
Model5-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 5ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I4 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$82,145$81,600
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,145$81,450
Total Invoice$75,650$75,155
Adjustments for Features0-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,650$75,017

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Features Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2013 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122013
Model5-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 5ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Total Value of Features$1,300$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2013 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122013
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in116.9 in
Length193.1 in193.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
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 Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2013 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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