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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: $16,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,500 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $31,740 $52,620 $60,900
Premium Package 3,350    
Navigation system 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Sport Package 1,200 2,200 1,200
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500    
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350  
Active steering 1,400 1,750 1,750
Sunshades, second row 250    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Luxury Seating Package   1,500 1,500
Heated front seats   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Ski sack   150 150
Premium Package 3,050    
Navigation system 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Cold Weather Package 685    
Sport Package 1,090 2,000 1,090
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455    
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320  
Active steering 1,230 1,595 1,595
Sunshades, second row 230    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Luxury Seating Package   1,365 1,365
Heated front seats   455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Ski sack   135 135
Options (change) 14,995 9,400 7,500
Options (change) 13,555 8,555 6,825
Destination 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $50,320 $67,295 $75,395
Total Invoice $46,120 $62,070 $69,620

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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: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,724
Model Year200820122012
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, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$50,320$67,295$75,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,750-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,320$60,545$68,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,450
Total Invoice$46,120$62,070$69,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,226-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,120$55,844$63,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,866

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

Model Year200820122012
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
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
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$2,115$8,865$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,750$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,226-5,910

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

Model Year20082012
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?
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%
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

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested72588%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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