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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: $44,215 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $16,835 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,480 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||||
| Difference: $15,825 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,900 | $36,600 | $47,800 | $53,400 | $62,700 |
| Base Invoice | $28,300 | $33,485 | $44,155 | $49,310 | $57,865 |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | 2,600 | 1,500 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 750 | 750 | |
| Active steering | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 900 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | 2,365 | 1,365 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 685 | 685 | |
| Active steering | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 820 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,185 | 1,185 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,620 | 12,020 | 12,325 | 11,225 | 5,225 |
| Options (change) | 11,485 | 10,935 | 11,225 | 10,225 | 4,760 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $44,215 | $49,315 | $61,050 | $65,550 | $68,850 |
| Total Invoice | $40,480 | $45,115 | $56,305 | $60,460 | $63,550 |
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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: $11,635 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,029 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 13 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $44,215 | $49,315 | $61,050 | $65,550 | $68,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -550 | -5,200 | -5,200 | -4,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,215 | $48,765 | $55,850 | $60,350 | $64,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $0 | $4,500 | $8,850 |
| Total Invoice | $40,480 | $45,115 | $56,305 | $60,460 | $63,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -503 | -4,796 | -4,796 | -3,831 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,480 | $44,612 | $51,509 | $55,664 | $59,719 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,132 | $0 | $4,155 | $8,210 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,690 | $2,240 | $6,890 | $6,890 | $5,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $550 | $5,200 | $5,200 | $4,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -503 | -4,796 | -4,796 | -3,831 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| 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 | 3,286 lb. | 3,815 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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| 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 | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| 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% |
| Active steering | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 60% |
| 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 alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 85% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| 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% |
| Active steering | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 60% |
| 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 alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 85% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| 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% |
| Active steering | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 60% |
| 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 alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
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