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

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2013 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 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 Year20132012
Model5-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 5ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,400 $60,950
Base Invoice $56,670 $56,255
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,350
Night vision 2,600 2,600
Cold Weather Package 950 1,050
Sport Package 1,800 3,000
Premium Package 1,500 2,300
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 1,900
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Technology Package 1,200  
Lane departure warning 700  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000
Ceramic controls 650 650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Around view cameras   800
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
App support   250
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,230
Night vision 2,365 2,365
Cold Weather Package 865 955
Sport Package 1,640 2,730
Premium Package 1,365 2,095
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 1,730
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Technology Package 1,090  
Lane departure warning 635  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery 910 910
Ceramic controls 590 590
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475
Aluminum trim 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Around view cameras   730
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
App support   230
Options (change) 19,275 20,300
Options (change) 17,560 18,500
Destination 925 895
Total Price $81,600 $82,145
Total Invoice $75,155 $75,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2013 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 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 Year20132012
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$81,600$82,145
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,450$82,145
Total Invoice$75,155$75,650
Adjustments for Features-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,017$75,650

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

Model Year20132012
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$1,450$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380

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

Model Year20132012
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
2013 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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