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2016 BMW 5-Series vs. 2021 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 BMW 5-Series vs. 2021 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,490

2021 BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $5,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
Model5-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 5540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,100 $59,450
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Individual Composition 5,500  
Cold Weather Package 950  
LED headlights 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 1,600
Premium Package 1,500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Night vision 2,300 2,300
Paint, special 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200
Ceramic controls 650 650
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Power door closers 600  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
Premium Tier   2,300
Executive Tier   2,100
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   3,700
Heated second row seats   350
Heated steering wheel   190
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Synthetic suede headliner   650
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Individual Composition 5,005  
Cold Weather Package 865  
LED headlights 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 1,470
Premium Package 1,365  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 530
Night vision 2,095 2,115
Paint, special 1,775 1,795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,025
Ceramic controls 590 600
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Power door closers 545  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Premium Tier   2,115
Executive Tier   1,930
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   3,405
Heated second row seats   320
Heated steering wheel   175
Wood trim, alternative type   995
Synthetic suede headliner   600
Options (change) 25,825 23,045
Options (change) 23,505 21,205
Destination 995 995
Total Price $88,920 $83,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 BMW 5-Series vs. 2021 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2021 BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,742
Model Year20162021
Model5-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 5540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$88,920$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,920$81,115

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Features Comparison: 2016 BMW 5-Series vs. 2021 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162021
Model5-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 5540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, front $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Side collision intervention $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Gesture control system $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$2,850$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 BMW 5-Series vs. 2021 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162021
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in117.1 in
Length193.4 in195.8 in
Width73.2 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.3,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2021 BMW 5-Series 540i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Paint, special
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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