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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: $58,275

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,730

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $22,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i328d550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $66,000
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $60,900
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950
Sport Line 2,600 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 3,500
Technology Package 3,150 3,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 250 250  
Luxury Seating Package     1,500
Dynamic Handling Package     2,700
Sport Package     1,200
AWD     2,300
App support     250
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865
Sport Line 2,385 2,365  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 3,185
Technology Package 2,865 2,865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Sunshades, second row 230 230  
Luxury Seating Package     1,365
Dynamic Handling Package     2,455
Sport Package     1,090
AWD     2,115
App support     230
Options (change) 15,900 15,900 14,800
Options (change) 14,490 14,470 13,490
Destination 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $58,275 $59,775 $82,695
Total Invoice $53,730 $55,090 $76,285

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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: $23,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,831
Model Year201420142012
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i328d550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$58,275$59,775$82,695
Adjustments for Features-1000-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,175$59,775$81,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$53,730$55,090$76,285
Adjustments for Features-920-816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,638$55,090$75,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0

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

Model Year201420142012
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim328i328d550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,540$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$885
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-816

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

Model Year20142012
Model3-Series5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in120.7 in
Length182.1 in196.8 in
Width71.3 in74.8 in
Height56.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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