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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: $53,770

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $19,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,355

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $17,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $62,000
Base Invoice $35,790 $57,220
Premium Package 2,550  
Sport Package (AWD) 900  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation system 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 850 1,450
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 500  
iPod integration 400  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Proximity key 500 1,000
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio 595  
AWD 1,900 2,300
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Ski sack   150
Premium Package 2,320  
Sport Package (AWD) 820  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation system 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 775 1,320
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 450  
iPod integration 365  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Proximity key 455 910
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio 540  
AWD 1,745 2,115
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Ski sack   135
Options (change) 14,095 10,050
Options (change) 12,790 9,170
Destination 775 895
Total Price $53,770 $72,945
Total Invoice $49,355 $67,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,563
Model Year20072012
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$53,770$72,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$69,295
Total Invoice$49,355$67,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,355$63,918

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

Model Year20072012
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Hill descent control $250
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Total Value of Features$3,565$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,367

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

Model Year20072012
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length178.2 in193.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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