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2013 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2013 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,250

2013 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,580

2013 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Package 2,600 1,500   1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,200 1,350 1,350 1,350
Technology Package 2,800 2,800        
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 650 650 650
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 1,300      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550 550  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000     1,000    
Power door closers 600 600        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Lane departure warning 700 700 700      
Dynamic Handling Package   3,500 3,500   2,700 2,700
Executive Package     4,500      
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Around view cameras       1,200 1,200 1,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500    
Sport Package       2,200 2,200 2,200
iPod integration       400 400 400
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,950 1,950 1,950
Navigation system       1,900 1,900  
Convenience Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Head-up display (HUD)       1,300 1,300 1,300
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
App support       250 250 250
Premium Package 2,365 1,365   1,640 1,640  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,090 1,230 1,230 1,230
Technology Package 2,550 2,550        
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 590 590 590
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 1,185      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   500 500  
Upgraded leather upholstery 910 910 910 910 910 910
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910     910    
Power door closers 545 545        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Lane departure warning 635 635 635      
Dynamic Handling Package   3,185 3,185   2,455 2,455
Executive Package     4,095      
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Around view cameras       1,095 1,095 1,095
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475    
Sport Package       2,000 2,000 2,000
iPod integration       365 365 365
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,775 1,775 1,775
Navigation system       1,730 1,730  
Convenience Package       1,545 1,545 1,545
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185 1,185 1,185
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
App support       230 230 230
Options (change) 22,525 23,925 21,175 28,000 29,650 23,300
Options (change) 20,500 21,775 19,270 25,510 26,990 21,205
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $71,250 $78,250 $84,800 $73,925 $80,625 $84,375
Total Invoice $65,580 $72,010 $78,060 $68,030 $74,155 $77,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2013 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2013 BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,243
Model Year201320132013201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim528i535i550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 16205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$71,250$78,250$84,800$73,925$80,625$84,375
Adjustments for Features0-500-250-225-625-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,250$77,750$84,550$73,700$80,000$84,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$13,300$0$6,300$10,550
Total Invoice$65,580$72,010$78,060$68,030$74,155$77,665
Adjustments for Features0-460-230-207-575-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,580$71,550$77,830$67,823$73,580$77,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,970$12,250$0$5,757$9,727

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Features Comparison: 2013 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series

Model Year201320132013201120112011
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$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Surround sound  $250   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 $350$350$350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500 $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,625$2,375$2,350$2,750$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$250$225$625$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-230-207-575-115

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Specifications Comparison: 2013 BMW 5-Series vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,815 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
2013 BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1090100%
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2013 BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1090100%
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2013 BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested250100%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 BMW 5-Series 535i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 BMW 5-Series 550i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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