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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: $64,545

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $26,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,650

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $23,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
Model6-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim650i530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,600 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $70,650 $48,295 $53,180
Wood trim 0    
HD radio 350    
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Proximity key 1,000    
Night vision 2,200 2,300 2,300
Active steering 1,400 1,150 1,150
Lane departure warning 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,400    
Luxury Package   500 500
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Driving Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Wood trim 0    
HD radio 315    
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Proximity key 910    
Night vision 1,695 2,115 2,115
Active steering 1,230 1,060 1,060
Lane departure warning 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,185    
Luxury Package   460 460
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Driving Assistance Package   1,655 1,655
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Options (change) 12,795 12,350 12,000
Options (change) 11,160 11,360 11,040
Destination 825 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $91,520 $64,545 $69,445
Total Invoice $83,935 $60,650 $65,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,534
Model Year200820172017
Model6-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim650i530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$91,520$64,545$69,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,715-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,520$56,830$61,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450
Total Invoice$83,935$60,650$65,215
Adjustments for Features0-7,249-7,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,935$53,401$57,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,146

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

Model Year200820172017
Model6-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim650i530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50$50
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side collision intervention $200$200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,540$11,255$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,715$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,249-7,668

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

Model Year20082017
Model6-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in117.1 in
Length190.2 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height54.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested57526%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%
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%

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