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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: $50,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,150 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $34,380 $52,620 $60,900
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100    
Sport Package 1,650    
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
App support 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Convenience Package 2,350    
Luxury Seating Package   2,700 1,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910    
Sport Package 1,500    
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
App support 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Convenience Package 2,140    
Luxury Seating Package   2,455 1,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Options (change) 12,050 6,750 4,650
Options (change) 10,920 6,145 4,235
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $50,075 $64,645 $72,545
Total Invoice $46,175 $59,660 $67,030

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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: $10,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,323
Model Year201120122012
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)180, 8205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$50,075$64,645$72,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,510-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,075$60,135$68,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250
Total Invoice$46,175$59,660$67,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,162-3,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,175$55,498$63,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,688

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

Model Year201120122012
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 
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 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,765$6,275$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,162-3,844

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

Model Year20112012
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, driver seat150Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

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%

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