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2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,310

2019 BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,235

2012 BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540iM550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100        
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,950   3,600      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,200 2,400 2,400 2,400
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575      
Heated steering wheel 190 190        
Heated second row seats 350 350        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Ceramic controls 650 650   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550 550  
Active steering   1,150   1,750 1,750 1,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700        
Parking Assistance Package     700      
Heated front seats     500      
Executive Package     1,200      
Wood trim     0      
Around view cameras       800 800  
Cold Weather Package       1,450 1,450 1,450
Sport Package       3,600 3,600 2,600
Premium Package       2,250 1,000  
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350 3,500
Technology Package       1,850 1,850  
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500
Head-up display (HUD)       1,300 1,300  
Proximity key       1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
App support       250 250 250
Convenience Package           1,700
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930        
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,795   3,310      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,365 2,365 2,365
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,105 2,185 2,185 2,185
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920 910 910 910
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525      
Heated steering wheel 175 175        
Heated second row seats 320 320        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,000 2,000 2,000
Ceramic controls 600 600   590 590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505   500 500  
Active steering   1,060   1,595 1,595 1,595
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645        
Parking Assistance Package     645      
Heated front seats     455      
Executive Package     1,105      
Wood trim     0      
Around view cameras       730 730  
Cold Weather Package       1,320 1,320 1,320
Sport Package       3,275 3,275 2,365
Premium Package       2,050 910  
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230 3,185
Technology Package       1,685 1,685  
Semi-automated parking system       455 455 455
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185 1,185  
Proximity key       910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
App support       230 230 230
Convenience Package           1,545
Options (change) 18,915 17,365 13,275 26,350 25,100 21,450
Options (change) 17,400 15,975 12,205 24,010 22,870 19,540
Destination 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $73,310 $77,310 $88,720 $74,145 $78,495 $84,345
Total Invoice $68,735 $72,475 $83,120 $68,235 $72,245 $77,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2019 BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,680
Model Year201920192019201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim530i540iM550i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$73,310$77,310$88,720$74,145$78,495$84,345
Adjustments for Features-2,325-2,325-4,15000-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,985$74,985$84,570$74,145$78,495$84,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$13,585$0$4,350$10,050
Total Invoice$68,735$72,475$83,120$68,235$72,245$77,655
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,180-3,88800-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,555$70,295$79,232$68,235$72,245$77,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$12,677$0$4,010$9,282

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Features Comparison: 2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series

Model Year201920192019201220122012
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$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$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   
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Gesture control system$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound  $250   
Text dictation$50$50$50   
Voice recorder$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50   
Wireless charging station  $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 $350$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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,125$7,950$3,800$3,800$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$2,325$4,150$0$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,180-2,180-3,88800-138

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Specifications Comparison: 2019 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192012
Model5-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in116.9 in
Length194.6 in193.1 in
Width73.5 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2019 BMW 5-Series 530i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested300092%
Total Not Requested2508%
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2019 BMW 5-Series 540i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2019 BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 528i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 535i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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