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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: $63,500

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,565

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $7,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,650 $62,100
Base Invoice $45,860 $57,810
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Sport Line 1,950  
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus 700 1,700
Cold Weather Package 950 950
Technology Package 3,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500
Multicontour seats   1,300
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Sport Line 1,775  
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus 635 1,545
Cold Weather Package 865 865
Technology Package 2,820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455
Multicontour seats   1,185
Options (change) 12,925 7,475
Options (change) 11,780 6,805
Destination 925 995
Total Price $63,500 $70,570
Total Invoice $58,565 $65,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,604
Model Year20132016
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$63,500$70,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,500$69,020
Total Invoice$58,565$65,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,565$64,169

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

Model Year20132016
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,441

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

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,860 lb.4,365 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
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 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 warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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