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

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

Lowest Total Price: $64,645

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $24,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,570

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $22,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
Model6-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim650i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,600 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $70,650 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Cold Weather Package 750 1,450 1,450 1,450
Wood trim 0      
HD radio 350      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350 350
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,300 1,300 1,300
Active steering 1,400 1,750 1,750 1,750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Night vision 2,200 2,600 2,600 2,600
Auto-dimming headlights 250      
Lane departure warning 500      
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350  
Premium Package   2,250 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Active stabilizer bars     2,500 2,500
Sport Package     3,600 2,600
Cold Weather Package 685 1,320 1,320 1,320
Wood trim 0      
HD radio 315      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320 320
Proximity key 910 910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,185 1,185 1,185
Active steering 1,230 1,595 1,595 1,595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,185 2,185 2,185
Night vision 1,695 2,365 2,365 2,365
Auto-dimming headlights 230      
Lane departure warning 455      
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230  
Premium Package   2,050 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Active stabilizer bars     2,275 2,275
Sport Package     3,275 2,365
Options (change) 10,645 16,850 21,700 15,950
Options (change) 9,205 15,345 19,755 14,520
Destination 825 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $89,370 $64,645 $75,095 $78,845
Total Invoice $81,980 $59,570 $69,130 $72,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,663
Model Year2008201220122012
Model6-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim650i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$89,370$64,645$75,095$78,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-6,165-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,370$60,030$68,930$73,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,900$13,750
Total Invoice$81,980$59,570$69,130$72,635
Adjustments for Features0-4,253-5,675-4,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,980$55,317$63,455$67,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,138$12,652

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

Model Year2008201220122012
Model6-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim650i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
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   
Ski sack$50   
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$1,165$5,780$7,330$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$6,165$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,253-5,675-4,666

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

Model Year20082012
Model6-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in116.9 in
Length190.2 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height54.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%
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

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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%
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%
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

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
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%

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