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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,875

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $50,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,980

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $46,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
Model5-Series7-Series
Trim550iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $122,000
Base Invoice $55,585 $112,440
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Premium Package 2 2,400  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 650  
Convenience Package 1,700  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350
AWD 2,300 3,000
Night vision 2,600 2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400
Around view cameras 800 1,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
App support 250 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2 2,185  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Cold Weather Package 590  
Convenience Package 1,545  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230
AWD 2,115 2,760
Night vision 2,365 2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185
Around view cameras 730 1,090
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
App support 230 230
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 25,800 13,000
Options (change) 23,520 11,860
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $86,875 $137,175
Total Invoice $79,980 $126,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,282
Model Year20112011
Model5-Series7-Series
Trim550iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/35-21
Total Price$86,875$137,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,875$134,775
Total Invoice$79,980$126,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,980$124,262

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20112011
Model5-Series7-Series
Trim550iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,213

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20112011
Model5-Series7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in120.9 in
Length193.1 in199.8 in
Width73.2 in74.9 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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