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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,500 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $31,740 $52,180 $59,450
Premium Package 3,350    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Sport Package 1,200 2,200 2,200
6-speed manual 0    
Navigation system 2,100 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
HD radio 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350
iPod integration 400 400 400
Proximity key 500 1,000 1,000
Active steering 1,400 1,750 1,750
Sunshades, second row 250    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Ski sack   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500
Sunshades, second row, power   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Premium Package 3,050    
Cold Weather Package 685    
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Sport Package 1,090 2,000 2,000
6-speed manual 0    
Navigation system 1,910 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
HD radio 315    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320
iPod integration 365 365 365
Proximity key 455 910 910
Active steering 1,230 1,595 1,595
Sunshades, second row 230    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Ski sack   135 135
Heated front seats   455 455
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455 455
Sunshades, second row, power   455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Options (change) 14,995 12,200 9,750
Options (change) 13,555 11,105 8,875
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $50,320 $69,575 $76,025
Total Invoice $46,120 $64,160 $70,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,830
Model Year200820112011
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$50,320$69,575$76,025
Adjustments for Features0-5,650-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,320$63,925$69,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$46,120$64,160$70,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,210-5,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,120$58,950$64,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,664

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

Model Year200820112011
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Total Value of Features$2,190$7,840$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,210-5,586

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

Model Year20082011
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in120.7 in
Length178.2 in196.8 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height55.8 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested195087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested195087%

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