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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: $65,000

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,930

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $10,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $62,100
Base Invoice $46,090 $57,810
Sport Line 1,700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Technology Package 3,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 1,900
Premium Package 2,200 1,500
Cold Weather Package 950 950
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Multicontour seats   1,300
M Sport Line   2,750
Sport Line 1,545  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
Technology Package 2,865  
Driver Assistance Package 865 1,730
Premium Package 2,000 1,365
Cold Weather Package 865 865
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,095
Semi-automated parking system 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Multicontour seats   1,185
M Sport Line   2,505
Options (change) 14,175 12,925
Options (change) 12,915 11,770
Destination 925 995
Total Price $65,000 $76,020
Total Invoice $59,930 $70,575

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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: $9,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,160
Model Year20142016
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)205, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$65,000$76,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,000$74,420
Total Invoice$59,930$70,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,930$69,090

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

Model Year20142016
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,485

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

Model Year20142016
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 Weight3,910 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 interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested1490100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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 monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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