530 vs 5455
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In initially looking at the 530 vs. 545, I looked at the price sheet (this is all in US),
and decided that the extra hp wasn't worth $10,000 (54.3K vs. 44.3K). But then looking closer, it seems that's not the right number, since the premium package (ZPP) and several other items seem to come standard on the 545. My math looks like:
530: 44300 + 1275(steptronic) + 2400(ZPP) + 800(Xenon) = 48775
545: 54300 + 400(code: 488:lumbar front seats) = 54700
So the real difference is 54700 - 48775 or $5925 for the bigger motor.
The other things (sport package), Nav/HUD, etc, look like they're the same price for both models.
Does that make sense, or am I missing something?
and decided that the extra hp wasn't worth $10,000 (54.3K vs. 44.3K). But then looking closer, it seems that's not the right number, since the premium package (ZPP) and several other items seem to come standard on the 545. My math looks like:
530: 44300 + 1275(steptronic) + 2400(ZPP) + 800(Xenon) = 48775
545: 54300 + 400(code: 488:lumbar front seats) = 54700
So the real difference is 54700 - 48775 or $5925 for the bigger motor.
The other things (sport package), Nav/HUD, etc, look like they're the same price for both models.
Does that make sense, or am I missing something?
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Originally Posted by Woodstock' date='Oct 30 2003, 09:43 PM
In initially looking at the 530 vs. 545, I looked at the price sheet (this is all in US),
and decided that the extra hp wasn't worth $10,000 (54.3K vs. 44.3K). But then looking closer, it seems that's not the right number, since the premium package (ZPP) and several other items seem to come standard on the 545. My math looks like:
530: 44300 + 1275(steptronic) + 2400(ZPP) + 800(Xenon) = 48775
545: 54300 + 400(code: 488:lumbar front seats) = 54700
So the real difference is 54700 - 48775 or $5925 for the bigger motor.
The other things (sport package), Nav/HUD, etc, look like they're the same price for both models.
Does that make sense, or am I missing something?
and decided that the extra hp wasn't worth $10,000 (54.3K vs. 44.3K). But then looking closer, it seems that's not the right number, since the premium package (ZPP) and several other items seem to come standard on the 545. My math looks like:
530: 44300 + 1275(steptronic) + 2400(ZPP) + 800(Xenon) = 48775
545: 54300 + 400(code: 488:lumbar front seats) = 54700
So the real difference is 54700 - 48775 or $5925 for the bigger motor.
The other things (sport package), Nav/HUD, etc, look like they're the same price for both models.
Does that make sense, or am I missing something?
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I agonized over the 530 and 545 before deciding on the 530. I own an E39 540 but decided the difference in price was not worth 1 second less 0-60.
The 545 comes standard with Steptronic, Premium Package, and Xenon lights. There are a few other comfot/luxury items as-well-as some beefed up mechanical components such as larger brakes, exhaust, etc.
Ordering the 530 allowed me to get a pretty well loaded car (including nav) at a substantial savings over the 545.
The 545 comes standard with Steptronic, Premium Package, and Xenon lights. There are a few other comfot/luxury items as-well-as some beefed up mechanical components such as larger brakes, exhaust, etc.
Ordering the 530 allowed me to get a pretty well loaded car (including nav) at a substantial savings over the 545.
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Originally Posted by ZeZe' date='Oct 31 2003, 08:56 AM
Ordering the 530 allowed me to get a pretty well loaded car (including nav) at a substantial savings over the 545.
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Originally Posted by Woodstock' date='Oct 30 2003, 09:43 PM
In initially looking at the 530 vs. 545, I looked at the price sheet (this is all in US),
and decided that the extra hp wasn't worth $10,000 (54.3K vs. 44.3K). But then looking closer, it seems that's not the right number, since the premium package (ZPP) and several other items seem to come standard on the 545. My math looks like:
530: 44300 + 1275(steptronic) + 2400(ZPP) + 800(Xenon) = 48775
545: 54300 + 400(code: 488:lumbar front seats) = 54700
So the real difference is 54700 - 48775 or $5925 for the bigger motor.
The other things (sport package), Nav/HUD, etc, look like they're the same price for both models.
Does that make sense, or am I missing something?
and decided that the extra hp wasn't worth $10,000 (54.3K vs. 44.3K). But then looking closer, it seems that's not the right number, since the premium package (ZPP) and several other items seem to come standard on the 545. My math looks like:
530: 44300 + 1275(steptronic) + 2400(ZPP) + 800(Xenon) = 48775
545: 54300 + 400(code: 488:lumbar front seats) = 54700
So the real difference is 54700 - 48775 or $5925 for the bigger motor.
The other things (sport package), Nav/HUD, etc, look like they're the same price for both models.
Does that make sense, or am I missing something?
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The odd thing is the lumber control for front seats. Why on earth wouldn't the 545 come with that standard like the rest of the 530's "Premium package". Seems like add odd thing to have "extra".
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I have actively purchased and sold 545's as an individual in the US market. In addition, I have tracked the figures for resale of 530' vs. 545 over a 6 + year period. You will also typically be able to sell or trade the 545 for more than the 530 at the end of your ownership period in the US. I would assume a similiar relationship between for sales prices of used 530/545 exists in other countires.
If you are able to do this as I have, it will further reduce the cost difference of buying between the 530/545.
If you are able to do this as I have, it will further reduce the cost difference of buying between the 530/545.