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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: $54,419

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $13,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,374

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $12,586

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Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d330e340i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800      
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450   2,250 1,000  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 1,350 1,350 3,500
Technology Package 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 1,850 1,850  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 800 1,450 1,450 1,450
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,400 2,400 2,400
Track Handling Package 2,300     1,700      
Run-flat tire delete       0      
Sport Package         3,600 3,600 2,600
Around view cameras         800 800  
Luxury Seating Package         2,400 2,400 2,400
App support         250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)         1,300 1,300  
Lighting Package 730 730 730 730      
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230   2,050 910  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 1,230 1,230 3,185
Technology Package 2,505 2,505 2,505 2,505 1,685 1,685  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545      
Cold Weather Package 730 730 730 730 1,320 1,320 1,320
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 2,185 2,185 2,185
Track Handling Package 2,095     1,545      
Run-flat tire delete       0      
Sport Package         3,275 3,275 2,365
Around view cameras         730 730  
Luxury Seating Package         2,185 2,185 2,185
App support         230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475
Proximity key         910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)         1,185 1,185  
Options (change) 16,025 13,725 13,725 12,975 20,550 19,300 14,950
Options (change) 14,590 12,495 12,495 11,810 18,735 17,595 13,630
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,370 $54,570 $54,419 $59,770 $68,345 $72,695 $77,845
Total Invoice $51,545 $50,830 $50,374 $55,620 $62,960 $66,970 $71,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,530
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d330e340i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,370$54,570$54,419$59,770$68,345$72,695$77,845
Adjustments for Features-1,150-900-9250-2,075-2,075-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,220$53,670$53,494$59,770$66,270$70,620$76,270
Cost Above Minimum$726$176$0$6,276$0$4,350$10,000
Total Invoice$51,545$50,830$50,374$55,620$62,960$66,970$71,745
Adjustments for Features-1,071-838-8560-1,912-1,912-1,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,474$49,992$49,518$55,620$61,048$65,058$70,293
Cost Above Minimum$956$474$0$6,102$0$4,010$9,245

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

Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d330e340i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  $0   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
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   
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,250$4,275$3,350$5,425$5,425$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$900$925$0$2,075$2,075$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,071-838-8560-1,912-1,912-1,452

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,431 lb.3,815 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 328i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

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