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2021 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
2021 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $76,660 2021 BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| Difference: $5,485 | ||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 540i | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $59,450 | $60,950 |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,600 |
| Executive Tier | 2,100 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,900 |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | |
| Heated second row seats | 350 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Ceramic controls | 650 | 650 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| Around view cameras | 800 | |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | |
| Sport Package | 3,000 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,300 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | |
| Night vision | 2,115 | 2,365 |
| Executive Tier | 1,930 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,730 |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 920 | 910 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | |
| Heated second row seats | 320 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,025 | 2,000 |
| Ceramic controls | 600 | 590 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 500 |
| Around view cameras | 730 | |
| Premium Package | 2,095 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | |
| Sport Package | 2,730 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,185 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Options (change) | 16,215 | 20,300 |
| Options (change) | 14,915 | 18,500 |
| Destination | 995 | 895 |
| Total Price | $76,660 | $82,145 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2021 BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,280 | ||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 540i | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp I6 H | 335hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/32 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $76,660 | $82,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,600 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,060 | $82,145 |
Features Comparison: 2021 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 540i | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,100 | $2,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,600 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -540 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: 2021 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,898 lb. | 4,365 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
2021 BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 41% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
2012 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Around view cameras | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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