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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: $52,850

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,750

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,420

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Model Year2014201420142014201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950     750
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200 950 750  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500   500 500
Value Package         0 0 0
Sport Package         2,900 2,900 4,700
Navigation system         1,900 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750  
Xenon HID headlights         900    
Heated second row seats         350 350 350
Folding second row seats         475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595 595
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)         1,200 1,200 1,200
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865     685
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000 865 685  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 2,135 2,135 2,135
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475   455 455
Value Package         0 0 0
Sport Package         2,640 2,640 4,275
Navigation system         1,730 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685  
Xenon HID headlights         820    
Heated second row seats         320 320 320
Folding second row seats         430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540 540
Proximity key         910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)         1,010 1,010 1,010
Options (change) 14,625 14,625 12,025 12,025 14,245 13,645 12,795
Options (change) 13,330 13,330 10,960 10,960 12,840 12,295 11,515
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $52,850 $54,150 $56,350 $62,850 $61,070 $65,770 $74,270
Total Invoice $48,750 $49,945 $51,995 $57,975 $56,170 $60,500 $68,320

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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: $8,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,245
Model Year2014201420142014201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6T6M6
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)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$52,850$54,150$56,350$62,850$61,070$65,770$74,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-345-1,395-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,850$52,700$56,050$61,375$60,725$64,375$73,825
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$3,650$13,100
Total Invoice$48,750$49,945$51,995$57,975$56,170$60,500$68,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,361-317-1,283-409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,750$48,608$51,718$56,614$55,853$59,217$67,911
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,006$0$3,364$12,058

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

Model Year2014201420142014201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
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   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
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   
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
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   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
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$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$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
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,280$3,730$2,580$3,755$2,625$3,675$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$345$1,395$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,361-317-1,283-409

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

Model Year20142010
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.3,506 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

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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