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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,875

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $50,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,980

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $46,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
Model7-Series5-Series
TrimAlpina B7550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $122,000 $60,200
Base Invoice $112,440 $55,585
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350
AWD 3,000 2,300
Night vision 2,600 2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400
Around view cameras 1,200 800
App support 250 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200
Convenience Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   650
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Premium Package 2   2,400
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230
AWD 2,760 2,115
Night vision 2,365 2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185
Around view cameras 1,090 730
App support 230 230
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,545
Cold Weather Package   590
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Premium Package 2   2,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Options (change) 13,000 25,800
Options (change) 11,860 23,520
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $137,175 $86,875
Total Invoice $126,475 $79,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,282
Model Year20112011
Model7-Series5-Series
TrimAlpina B7550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21245/40-19
Total Price$137,175$86,875
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,775$86,875
Total Invoice$126,475$79,980
Adjustments for Features-2,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,262$79,980

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011
Model7-Series5-Series
TrimAlpina B7550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,650$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011
Model7-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in116.9 in
Length199.8 in193.1 in
Width74.9 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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 Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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