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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,045

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $29,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,710

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $25,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX5
Trim540iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,450 $87,250
Base Invoice $53,180 $80,450
Premium Package 1,950  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 800 600
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
AWD 2,300  
Luxury Package 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200  
Power door closers 600 600
Temporary spare tire 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Wood trim   0
App support   250
Proximity key   1,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Premium Package 1,795  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Cold Weather Package 735 545
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
AWD 2,140  
Luxury Package 460  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025  
Power door closers 550 545
Temporary spare tire 140 135
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Wood trim   0
App support   230
Proximity key   910
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Options (change) 13,600 12,250
Options (change) 12,535 11,150
Destination 995 895
Total Price $71,045 $100,395
Total Invoice $66,710 $92,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,320
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX5
Trim540iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6555hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/40-20
Total Price$71,045$100,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,045$98,805
Total Invoice$66,710$92,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,710$91,030

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX5
Trim540iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,800$10,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,465

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in115.5 in
Length194.6 in191.2 in
Width73.5 in76.1 in
Height58.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.721.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.761.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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