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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: $45,470 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $12,700 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,735 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $13,045 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,700 | $39,300 | $51,200 | $56,450 |
| Base Invoice | $30,085 | $36,155 | $48,295 | $53,180 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,350 | 2,650 | 2,300 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 700 | 700 |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | ||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 650 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 750 | 750 |
| Active steering | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | ||
| Sport Package | 900 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,050 | 2,410 | 2,115 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 530 | 530 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 645 | 645 |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | ||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 600 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 685 | 685 |
| Active steering | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,060 | 1,060 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | ||
| Sport Package | 820 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,945 | 11,445 | 5,975 | 4,325 |
| Options (change) | 10,825 | 10,365 | 5,490 | 3,975 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $45,470 | $51,570 | $58,170 | $61,770 |
| Total Invoice | $41,735 | $47,345 | $54,780 | $58,150 |
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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: $7,025 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,701 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 300, 13 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,470 | $51,570 | $58,170 | $61,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -650 | -5,675 | -4,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,470 | $50,920 | $52,495 | $56,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,450 | $0 | $4,325 |
| Total Invoice | $41,735 | $47,345 | $54,780 | $58,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -597 | -5,344 | -4,660 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,735 | $46,748 | $49,436 | $53,490 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,013 | $0 | $4,054 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,765 | $2,415 | $7,440 | $6,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $650 | $5,675 | $4,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -597 | -5,344 | -4,660 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 62% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| 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% |
| Proximity key | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 29% |
| 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% |
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