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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,015 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $11,675 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,025 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $11,060 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,900 | $36,600 | $43,500 | $47,500 | $58,500 |
| Base Invoice | $28,300 | $33,485 | $40,200 | $43,880 | $54,000 |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 1,800 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 1,200 | 900 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 2,500 | 2,800 | 2,800 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 700 | 700 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Active steering | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | 1,820 | 1,640 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 1,090 | 820 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | 2,275 | 2,550 | 2,550 |
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 635 | 635 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 910 | 910 | 910 |
| Active steering | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | |||
| Options (change) | 15,420 | 13,620 | 14,495 | 13,795 | 12,095 |
| Options (change) | 14,030 | 12,390 | 13,190 | 12,555 | 11,010 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $47,015 | $50,915 | $58,690 | $61,990 | $71,290 |
| Total Invoice | $43,025 | $46,570 | $54,085 | $57,130 | $65,705 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,480 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,959 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 13 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,015 | $50,915 | $58,690 | $61,990 | $71,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -1,195 | -1,195 | -1,195 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,015 | $50,665 | $57,495 | $60,795 | $70,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,650 | $0 | $3,300 | $12,600 |
| Total Invoice | $43,025 | $46,570 | $54,085 | $57,130 | $65,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -229 | -1,101 | -1,101 | -1,101 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,025 | $46,341 | $52,984 | $56,029 | $64,604 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,316 | $0 | $3,045 | $11,620 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $755 | $1,005 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $1,195 | $1,195 | $1,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -229 | -1,101 | -1,101 | -1,101 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,286 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 5% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 8% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 50% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 9% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 59% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 64% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 67% |
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