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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: $46,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $54,200 $59,450 $76,800
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Premium Package 3,250 2,550      
Sport Package 1,600 1,600      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550  
HD radio 500 500      
iPod integration 400 400      
Heated front seats 500 500     500
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Active steering 1,400 1,400   1,150  
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100      
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450    
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Premium Package 2,960 2,320      
Sport Package 1,455 1,455      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 530 530 525
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 505 505  
HD radio 450 450      
iPod integration 365 365      
Heated front seats 455 455     455
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Active steering 1,230 1,230   1,060  
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90      
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335    
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 13,520 12,120 4,875 4,575 1,075
Options (change) 12,255 10,975 4,485 4,210 980
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Total Price $46,695 $51,795 $60,070 $65,020 $78,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,045
Model Year20072007202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,695$51,795$60,070$65,020$78,870
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,825-5,325-7,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,695$51,445$57,245$59,695$71,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$2,450$14,425

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

Model Year20072007202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$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$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,590$2,940$5,415$7,915$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,825$5,325$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321-258-426-180

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

Model Year20072021
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.1 in
Length178.2 in195.8 in
Width71.5 in73.5 in
Height55.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,766 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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