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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: $61,250

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $18,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,475

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $16,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $60,200
Base Invoice $40,110 $55,585
Driver Assistance Package 950 1,350
Premium Package 2,200  
Sport Line 1,700  
Technology Package 3,150  
Cold Weather Package 950 1,050
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
AWD 2,000 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 2,400
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
iPod integration   400
Around view cameras   1,200
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Folding second row seats   475
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Driver Assistance Package 865 1,230
Premium Package 2,000  
Sport Line 1,545  
Technology Package 2,865  
Cold Weather Package 865 955
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
AWD 1,840 2,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 2,185
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
iPod integration   365
Around view cameras   1,095
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Folding second row seats   430
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Options (change) 16,925 18,550
Options (change) 15,440 16,930
Destination 925 875
Total Price $61,250 $79,625
Total Invoice $56,475 $73,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,569
Model Year20142011
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$61,250$79,625
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,250$79,250
Total Invoice$56,475$73,390
Adjustments for Features0-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,475$73,044

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

Model Year20142011
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346

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

Model Year20142011
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length182.5 in193.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,760 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
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, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested109073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

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