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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: $65,370

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,780

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $7,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $61,400
Base Invoice $46,820 $56,670
Premium Package 2,200 1,500
Sport Line 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 950 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 950 950
Technology Package 3,150 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Semi-automated parking system 500 500
Multicontour seats   1,300
Lane departure warning   700
Sport Package   1,800
Premium Package 2,000 1,365
Sport Line 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 865 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 865 865
Technology Package 2,865 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Semi-automated parking system 455 455
Multicontour seats   1,185
Lane departure warning   635
Sport Package   1,640
Options (change) 14,225 11,725
Options (change) 12,965 10,695
Destination 995 925
Total Price $65,370 $74,050
Total Invoice $60,780 $68,290

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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: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,349
Model Year20152013
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$65,370$74,050
Adjustments for Features0-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,370$73,875
Total Invoice$60,780$68,290
Adjustments for Features0-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,780$68,129

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

Model Year20152013
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, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
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
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,910 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 warning200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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