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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: $58,750

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,135

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $6,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335d535d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $57,100
Base Invoice $40,820 $53,210
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 2,650 1,500
Folding second row seats 475  
iPod integration 400  
Sport Package 2,150  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,800  
Multicontour seats   1,300
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 2,410 1,365
Folding second row seats 430  
iPod integration 365  
Sport Package 1,955  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Convenience Package 1,640  
Multicontour seats   1,185
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 13,725 7,075
Options (change) 12,440 6,445
Destination 875 995
Total Price $58,750 $65,170
Total Invoice $54,135 $60,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,458
Model Year20112015
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335d535d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp I6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,750$65,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,750$61,885
Total Invoice$54,135$60,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,135$57,593

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

Model Year20112015
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335d535d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,515$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,057

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,825 lb.4,085 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 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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