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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: $77,275

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $15,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,125

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $14,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
Model6-Series6-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim640i650i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,600 $83,000 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $67,890 $76,540 $46,290 $55,585
Cold Weather Package 750 750 650 650
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800    
Luxury Seating Package 3,200 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 3,700 3,700 1,350 1,750
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
App support 250 250 250 250
Active stabilizer bars 2,000 2,000    
Sport Package     2,200 2,200
Dynamic Handling Package     2,700 2,700
Around view cameras     800 800
Premium Package 2     4,500 2,400
Premium Package     1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,950 1,950
Head-up display (HUD)     1,300 1,300
Proximity key     1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 590 590
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640    
Luxury Seating Package 2,910 1,820    
Driver Assistance Package 3,365 3,365 1,230 1,595
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
App support 230 230 230 230
Active stabilizer bars 1,820 1,820    
Sport Package     2,000 2,000
Dynamic Handling Package     2,455 2,455
Around view cameras     730 730
Premium Package 2     4,095 2,185
Premium Package     1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,775 1,775
Head-up display (HUD)     1,185 1,185
Proximity key     910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500  
Options (change) 18,450 17,250 26,300 22,250
Options (change) 16,795 15,705 23,960 20,275
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $92,945 $101,145 $77,275 $83,325
Total Invoice $85,580 $93,140 $71,125 $76,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,109
Model Year2012201220112011
Model6-Series6-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim640i650i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp I6400hp V8300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$92,945$101,145$77,275$83,325
Adjustments for Features-1500-860-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,795$101,145$76,415$82,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$0$6,050
Total Invoice$85,580$93,140$71,125$76,735
Adjustments for Features-1380-792-792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,442$93,140$70,333$75,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,698$0$5,610

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

Model Year2012201220112011
Model6-Series6-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim640i650i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,390$3,250$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$860$860
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380-792-792

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

Model Year20122011
Model6-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length192.8 in193.1 in
Width74.6 in73.2 in
Height53.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested234082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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 cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
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 Requested122572%
Total Not Requested47528%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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