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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: $49,395

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,250

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Premium Package 3,250 2,550 2,000 1,800  
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200 900 700 700  
Sport Package 1,600 1,600 2,000 2,300 2,300
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,800 1,800 1,800
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 1,400 1,400 1,250 1,250 1,250
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,200 2,200 2,200
6-speed manual   0      
Xenon HID headlights     800   800
Comfort seats       1,200 1,200
Premium Package 2,960 2,320 1,820 1,640  
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090 820 635 635  
Sport Package 1,455 1,455 1,820 2,095 2,095
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,640 1,640 1,640
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 1,230 1,230 1,140 1,140 1,140
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,000 2,000 2,000
6-speed manual   0      
Xenon HID headlights     730   730
Comfort seats       1,090 1,090
Options (change) 16,220 14,420 14,595 15,095 12,695
Options (change) 14,665 13,025 13,280 13,735 11,555
Destination 775 775 695 695 695
Total Price $49,395 $54,095 $57,790 $62,590 $70,790
Total Invoice $45,250 $49,590 $52,830 $57,200 $64,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year20072007200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
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)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$49,395$54,095$57,790$62,590$70,790
Adjustments for Features0-250-495-1,045-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,395$53,845$57,295$61,545$69,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$0$4,250$12,450
Total Invoice$45,250$49,590$52,830$57,200$64,665
Adjustments for Features0-229-453-955-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,250$49,361$52,377$56,245$63,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,111$0$3,868$11,333

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

Model Year20072007200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
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   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound $250   
Traffic information$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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$1,030$1,280$1,525$2,075$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$495$1,045$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-453-955-955

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

Model Year20072006
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 Weight3,341 lb.3,429 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 328i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
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%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
275/35WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

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