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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $26,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPriusPrius
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500 $29,805 $39,525
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050        
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150      
Heated front seats       500      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0    
Floor mats           200 200
Lighting Package 965 965 965        
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140      
Heated front seats       455      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0    
Floor mats           127 127
Options (change) 4,050 3,900 4,050 650 0 200 200
Options (change) 3,725 3,585 3,725 595 0 127 127
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 760 760
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 0 -2,500
Total Price $59,245 $57,427 $64,495 $78,445 $105,495 $30,765 $37,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Five
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,710
Model Year2021202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPriusPrius
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V898hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$59,245$57,427$64,495$78,445$105,495$30,765$37,985
Adjustments for Features-6,030-5,805-7,180-11,180-13,0300-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,215$51,622$57,315$67,265$92,465$30,765$37,085
Cost Above Minimum$1,593$0$5,693$15,643$40,843$0$6,320

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2021202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPriusPrius
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
CVT     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700   
4WD    $1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote climate control      $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150 $150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0     
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
4 kWh battery pack      $0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Body kit   $0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 $350
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,670$8,445$9,820$13,820$15,670$2,640$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,030$5,805$7,180$11,180$13,030$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-4809-525-227-2460-861

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in176.4 in
Width73.5 in68.7 in
Height58.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.039.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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