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2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2008 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2008 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,120

2008 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,880

2008 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540iM550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575
Multicontour seats 750 750        
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,200 2,200 2,200
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Active steering   1,150   1,400 1,400 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package     3,600      
Wood trim     0      
Heated front seats     500      
Premium Package       2,400 2,200  
Sport Package       2,900 2,900 4,700
Navigation system       1,900 1,900 1,900
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear       700 700  
Xenon HID headlights       800    
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
HD radio       350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package       750 750 750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335          
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525 525 525 525
Multicontour seats 690 690        
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 1,695 1,695 1,695
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505        
Active steering   1,060   1,230 1,230 1,230
Dynamic Handling Package     3,310      
Wood trim     0      
Heated front seats     455      
Premium Package       2,185 2,000  
Sport Package       2,640 2,640 4,275
Navigation system       1,730 1,730 1,730
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear       635 635  
Xenon HID headlights       730    
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
HD radio       315 315 315
iPod integration       365 365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540
Proximity key       910 910 910
Cold Weather Package       685 685 685
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         455 455
Options (change) 14,475 14,175 7,125 16,695 16,195 15,095
Options (change) 13,320 13,045 6,545 14,845 14,385 13,385
Destination 995 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $68,870 $74,120 $82,570 $62,120 $66,820 $74,720
Total Invoice $64,655 $69,545 $77,460 $56,880 $61,205 $68,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2008 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,889
Model Year201920192019200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540iM550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$68,870$74,120$82,570$62,120$66,820$74,720
Adjustments for Features-5,205-7,705-8,6550-100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,665$66,415$73,915$62,120$66,720$74,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$10,250$0$4,600$12,500
Total Invoice$64,655$69,545$77,460$56,880$61,205$68,485
Adjustments for Features-4,886-7,229-8,1190-92-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,769$62,316$69,341$56,880$61,113$68,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,547$9,572$0$4,233$11,513

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Features Comparison: 2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2008 BMW 5-Series

Model Year201920192019200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540iM550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50   
Around view cameras$500$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Hill descent control  $250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50   
Rearview camera  $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Gesture control system$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250   
Text dictation$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals  $75   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500$500
Active steering $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,180$10,680$11,630$2,975$3,075$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$7,705$8,655$0$100$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,886-7,229-8,1190-92-92

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Specifications Comparison: 2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2008 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192008
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.7 in
Length194.6 in191.1 in
Width73.5 in72.7 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2019 BMW 5-Series 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
2019 BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
2019 BMW 5-Series M550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested182596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested152595%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 5-Series 550i

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
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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