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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,645

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $19,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,045

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $17,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim528i535i550i640i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $67,890 $76,540
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 3,200 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500 3,700 3,700
Around view cameras 800 800      
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450 750 750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Ceramic controls 650 650 650 650 650
Ski sack 150 150 150    
Active stabilizer bars   2,500 2,500 2,000 2,000
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,910 1,820
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185 3,365 3,365
Around view cameras 730 730      
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320 685 685
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Ceramic controls 590 590 590 590 590
Ski sack 135 135 135    
Active stabilizer bars   2,275 2,275 1,820 1,820
Options (change) 22,850 24,100 19,750 15,300 14,100
Options (change) 20,820 21,955 17,990 13,920 12,830
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $70,645 $77,495 $82,645 $89,795 $97,995
Total Invoice $65,045 $71,330 $76,105 $82,705 $90,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,521
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim528i535i550i640i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$70,645$77,495$82,645$89,795$97,995
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,585-1,085-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,560$75,910$81,560$89,645$97,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$12,000$0$8,350
Total Invoice$65,045$71,330$76,105$82,705$90,265
Adjustments for Features-999-1,459-999-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,046$69,871$75,106$82,567$90,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,825$11,060$0$7,698

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim528i535i550i640i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
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 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,750$4,250$3,315$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,585$1,085$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-999-1,459-999-1380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20122012
Model5-Series6-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in112.4 in
Length193.1 in192.8 in
Width73.2 in74.6 in
Height57.6 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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