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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,040

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $13,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,050

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $12,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim325i330i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Premium Package 2,900 2,200 950 750  
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000      
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200 900      
Sport Package 1,600 1,600 2,900 2,900 4,700
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,900 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 750 750  
Proximity key 500 500 1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,400 1,400 1,400
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Value Package     0 0 0
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Ski sack     100 100 100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Heated front seats         500
Premium Package 2,640 2,000 865 685  
Cold Weather Package 910 910      
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090 820      
Sport Package 1,455 1,455 2,640 2,640 4,275
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 1,730 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 685 685  
Proximity key 455 455 910 910 910
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,230 1,230 1,230
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Value Package     0 0 0
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Ski sack     90 90 90
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       455 455
Heated front seats         455
Options (change) 15,445 13,645 13,945 13,345 12,245
Options (change) 14,055 12,415 12,600 12,055 11,045
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $47,040 $50,940 $60,770 $65,470 $73,720
Total Invoice $43,050 $46,595 $55,930 $60,260 $67,850

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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: $11,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,136
Model Year20062006201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim325i330i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$47,040$50,940$60,770$65,470$73,720
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,895-2,945-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,040$50,690$58,875$62,525$71,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$0$3,650$13,000
Total Invoice$43,050$46,595$55,930$60,260$67,850
Adjustments for Features0-229-1,744-2,711-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,050$46,366$54,186$57,549$66,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,316$0$3,363$11,966

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

Model Year20062006201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim325i330i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
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   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,255$1,505$3,150$4,200$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,895$2,945$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-1,744-2,711-1,698

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

Model Year20062010
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length178.2 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height55.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

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