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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: $50,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,905

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $34,680 $52,180 $59,450
Navigation system 2,150 1,900  
Sport Package 1,650    
6-speed manual 0    
Premium Package 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 900 950 950
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350
App support 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Convenience Package 2,350    
Mutlicontour seats   1,300 1,300
iPod integration   400 400
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500
Sunshades, second row, power   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Navigation system 1,955 1,730  
Sport Package 1,500    
6-speed manual 0    
Premium Package 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 820 865 865
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320
App support 230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Convenience Package 2,140    
Mutlicontour seats   1,185 1,185
iPod integration   365 365
Proximity key   910 910
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) 12,500 10,100 7,650
Options (change) 11,330 9,200 6,970
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $50,895 $67,475 $73,925
Total Invoice $46,905 $62,255 $68,295

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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: $13,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,342
Model Year201220112011
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, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$50,895$67,475$73,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,260-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,895$64,215$70,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$46,905$62,255$68,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,008-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,905$59,247$64,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,667

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

Model Year201220112011
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
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 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,840$5,100$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,008-3,381

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

Model Year20122011
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 Headroom37.4 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
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%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Mutlicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Mutlicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

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