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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: $45,415

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $14,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,570

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $14,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim325i330i528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $63,900
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $58,970
Premium Package 2,900 2,200 2,600 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Folding second row seats 475 475        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200 900        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 750 750 750  
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Proximity key 500 500        
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200        
Satellite radio 595 595        
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium Package 2,640 2,000 2,365 1,365 1,365  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820        
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Folding second row seats 430 430        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090 820        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 685 685 685  
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Proximity key 455 455        
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000        
Satellite radio 540 540        
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 13,820 12,020 9,925 8,825 8,825 4,725
Options (change) 12,575 10,935 9,040 8,040 8,040 4,305
Destination 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,415 $49,315 $60,350 $64,850 $66,350 $69,550
Total Invoice $41,570 $45,115 $55,685 $59,835 $61,215 $64,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,786
Model Year200620062014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim325i330i528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,415$49,315$60,350$64,850$66,350$69,550
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,775-5,775-5,775-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,415$49,065$54,575$59,075$60,575$64,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$0$4,500$6,000$9,700
Total Invoice$41,570$45,115$55,685$59,835$61,215$64,200
Adjustments for Features0-229-5,329-5,328-5,328-4,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,570$44,886$50,356$54,507$55,887$59,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,316$0$4,151$5,531$8,975

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

Model Year200620062014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim325i330i528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500$1500
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,915$2,165$7,690$7,690$7,690$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,775$5,775$5,775$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-5,329-5,328-5,328-4,869

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

Model Year20062014
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length178.2 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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