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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $50,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $47,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $94,100
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $87,250
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350  
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Parking Package 1,550 1,550  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
App support 250 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700
Executive Package     6,000
Wood trim     0
Rear spoiler     0
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230  
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Parking Package 1,410 1,410  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
App support 230 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545
Executive Package     5,460
Wood trim     0
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 17,325 13,925 7,700
Options (change) 15,790 12,695 7,005
Destination 895 895 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,120 $57,220 $104,095
Total Invoice $48,975 $52,780 $96,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,781
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$53,120$57,220$104,095
Adjustments for Features00-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,120$57,220$96,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$48,975$52,780$96,550
Adjustments for Features00-6,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,975$52,780$89,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$1,450$1,450$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,794

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length182.5 in193.4 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights500No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested100034%
Total Not Requested192566%

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