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2018 BMW 5-Series vs. 2017 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 BMW 5-Series vs. 2017 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $75,890

2017 BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,095

2017 BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $515

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Model Year201820182018201820172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540i540dM550i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $48,295 $53,180
Dynamic Handling Package 1,950     3,600    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,800 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575
Wireless charging station 400 400 400      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,400 1,400
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200 1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Luxury Design 500 500 0      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350      
Ceramic controls 650 650 650   650 650
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150 150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   700 700
Automated parking system, remote   750 750 750   750
Active steering   1,150 1,150   1,150 1,150
Performance braking system (optional)   650 650   650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700 700   1,000  
Executive Package       1,200    
Heated front seats       500    
Parking Assistance Package       700    
Gesture control system       190 190 190
Premium Package         2,300 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,700 1,700
Lighting Package         1,050  
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Power door closers         600 600
Upholstered instrument panel         500 500
Dynamic Handling Package 1,795     3,310    
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,655 1,655
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525 530 530
Wireless charging station 370 370 370      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,290 1,290
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105 1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920 920 920 920
Luxury Design 460 460 0      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320      
Ceramic controls 600 600 600   600 600
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140 140 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 995 995 995
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   645 645
Automated parking system, remote   690 690 690   690
Active steering   1,060 1,060   1,060 1,060
Performance braking system (optional)   600 600   600 600
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645 645   920  
Executive Package       1,105    
Heated front seats       455    
Parking Assistance Package       645    
Gesture control system       175 175 175
Premium Package         2,115 1,795
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,565 1,565
Lighting Package         965  
Cold Weather Package         735 735
Power door closers         550 550
Upholstered instrument panel         460 460
Options (change) 23,045 22,895 22,395 19,145 23,695 22,045
Options (change) 21,205 21,070 20,610 17,610 21,805 20,290
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $76,440 $81,590 $85,390 $93,540 $75,890 $79,490
Total Invoice $71,610 $76,405 $79,945 $87,545 $71,095 $74,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 BMW 5-Series vs. 2017 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $234
Model Year201820182018201820172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540i540dM550i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$76,440$81,590$85,390$93,540$75,890$79,490
Adjustments for Features-550-800-2,750-3,575-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,890$80,790$82,640$89,965$75,640$79,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$6,750$14,075$0$3,850
Total Invoice$71,610$76,405$79,945$87,545$71,095$74,465
Adjustments for Features-515-749-2,575-3,346-2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,095$75,656$77,370$84,199$70,861$74,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,561$6,275$13,104$0$3,604

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Features Comparison: 2018 BMW 5-Series vs. 2017 BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540i540dM550i530i540i
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
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200 $200
Display key $50$50$50 $50
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
Surround sound   $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,775$4,725$5,550$2,225$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$800$2,750$3,575$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-515-749-2,575-3,346-2340

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 BMW 5-Series vs. 2017 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in117.1 in
Length194.6 in194.6 in
Width73.5 in73.5 in
Height58.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series 530i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Total Requested3250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
2018 BMW 5-Series M550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested250083%
Total Not Requested50017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
2017 BMW 5-Series 530i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Performance braking system (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested2225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision prevention200Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2017 BMW 5-Series 540i

Automated parking system
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system200Yes
Display key50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Performance braking system (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision prevention200Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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