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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: $52,100

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,105

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Model Year2014201420142014200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 750 750 750
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150      
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200 2,000 1,800  
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Sport Package (AWD)         700 700  
Sport Package         2,000 2,300 2,300
Navigation system         1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights         800   800
Obstacle detection, rear         700 700  
Heated second row seats         350 350 350
Folding second row seats         475 475 475
Satellite radio         595 595 595
Head-up display (HUD)         1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control         2,200 2,200 2,200
Comfort seats           1,200 1,200
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 685 685 685
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865      
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000 1,820 1,640  
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Sport Package (AWD)         635 635  
Sport Package         1,820 2,095 2,095
Navigation system         1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights         730   730
Obstacle detection, rear         635 635  
Heated second row seats         320 320 320
Folding second row seats         430 430 430
Satellite radio         540 540 540
Head-up display (HUD)         910 910 910
Proximity key         910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control         2,000 2,000 2,000
Comfort seats           1,090 1,090
Options (change) 13,875 13,875 11,275 11,275 14,945 15,445 13,045
Options (change) 12,625 12,625 10,255 10,255 13,600 14,055 11,875
Destination 925 925 925 925 695 695 695
Total Price $52,100 $53,400 $55,600 $62,100 $58,140 $62,940 $71,140
Total Invoice $48,045 $49,240 $51,290 $57,270 $53,150 $57,520 $64,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,174
Model Year2014201420142014200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,100$53,400$55,600$62,100$58,140$62,940$71,140
Adjustments for Features-1,005-2,455-1,305-2,4800-550-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,095$50,945$54,295$59,620$58,140$62,390$70,590
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$4,250$12,450
Total Invoice$48,045$49,240$51,290$57,270$53,150$57,520$64,985
Adjustments for Features-927-2,264-1,204-2,2870-503-502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,118$46,976$50,086$54,983$53,150$57,017$64,483
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$3,867$11,333

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

Model Year2014201420142014200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
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   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,380$4,830$3,680$4,855$2,375$2,925$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$2,455$1,305$2,480$0$550$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-927-2,264-1,204-2,2870-503-502

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

Model Year20142006
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
275/35WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

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