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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: $64,795

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $24,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,705

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $22,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series6-Series
Trim528i535i550i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $76,600
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $70,650
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 595
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,200
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,400
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,200
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450 750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Ski sack 150 150 150  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Active stabilizer bars   2,500 2,500  
Sport Package   3,600 2,600  
Wood trim       0
Auto-dimming headlights       250
HD radio       350
Lane departure warning       500
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 540
Proximity key 910 910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,010
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,230
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,695
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320 685
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,135
Ski sack 135 135 135  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Active stabilizer bars   2,275 2,275  
Sport Package   3,275 2,365  
Wood trim       0
Auto-dimming headlights       230
HD radio       315
Lane departure warning       455
Options (change) 17,000 21,850 16,100 10,645
Options (change) 15,480 19,890 14,655 9,205
Destination 895 895 895 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $64,795 $75,245 $78,995 $89,370
Total Invoice $59,705 $69,265 $72,770 $81,980

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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: $29,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,574
Model Year2012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series6-Series
Trim528i535i550i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$64,795$75,245$78,995$89,370
Adjustments for Features-4,665-6,215-5,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,130$69,030$73,880$89,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,900$13,750$0
Total Invoice$59,705$69,265$72,770$81,980
Adjustments for Features-4,299-5,721-4,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,406$63,544$68,058$81,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,138$12,652$0

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

Model Year2012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series6-Series
Trim528i535i550i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500 
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,330$6,230$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$6,215$5,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,299-5,721-4,7120

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

Model Year20122008
Model5-Series6-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in109.4 in
Length193.1 in190.2 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in49.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in28.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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