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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,240 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||
| Difference: $28,155 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,505 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||
| Difference: $26,260 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,900 | $36,600 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $28,300 | $33,485 | $57,220 |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,450 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 1,000 |
| Active steering | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,750 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | ||
| Ski sack | 150 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | 910 | 1,320 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 910 |
| Active steering | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,595 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | ||
| Ski sack | 135 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,645 | 11,145 | 9,500 |
| Options (change) | 11,510 | 10,140 | 8,650 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 895 |
| Total Price | $44,240 | $48,440 | $72,395 |
| Total Invoice | $40,505 | $44,320 | $66,765 |
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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: $22,480 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,026 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 13 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $44,240 | $48,440 | $72,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -5,675 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,240 | $48,190 | $66,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $40,505 | $44,320 | $66,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -229 | -5,234 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,505 | $44,091 | $61,531 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,586 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,190 | $1,440 | $6,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $5,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -229 | -5,234 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,503 lb. | 4,376 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 18.4 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 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 2850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
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 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Active steering | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 60% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 69% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
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