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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: $61,995

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,330

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $3,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019201920192019
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM3530i540iM550iM5M5 Competition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $102,700 $110,000
Base Invoice $49,675 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $96,190 $102,980
Technology Package 3,250          
Folding second row seats 475          
Premium Package 1,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Wood trim 0     0 0 0
Sunroof 1,050       0 0
HD radio 350          
iPod integration 400          
Heated front seats 500     500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595          
Leather door panel trim 1,100          
Rear spoiler 0          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
M Sport Design   4,900        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700 700      
Premium Tier     2,300      
Technology Package 2,960          
Folding second row seats 430          
Premium Package 1,730          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505 505      
Wood trim 0     0 0 0
Sunroof 955       0 0
HD radio 315          
iPod integration 365          
Heated front seats 455     455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540          
Leather door panel trim 1,000          
Rear spoiler 0          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335        
M Sport Design   4,510        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645 645      
Premium Tier     2,115      
Options (change) 10,520 7,600 3,550 500 0 0
Options (change) 9,570 6,995 3,265 455 0 0
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $66,445 $61,995 $63,495 $75,945 $104,695 $111,995
Total Invoice $61,370 $58,330 $59,765 $71,370 $98,185 $104,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,286
Model Year200820192019201920192019
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM3530i540iM550iM5M5 Competition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8600hp V8617hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$66,445$61,995$63,495$75,945$104,695$111,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-3,150-7,100-9,100-9,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,445$58,545$60,345$68,845$95,595$102,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$10,300$37,050$44,350
Total Invoice$61,370$58,330$59,765$71,370$98,185$104,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,246-2,965-6,672-8,534-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,370$55,084$56,800$64,698$89,651$96,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,716$9,614$34,567$41,361

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

Model Year200820192019201920192019
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM3530i540iM550iM5M5 Competition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700  
4WD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Ski sack$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0$0$0
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100 $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750   
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,340$5,790$5,490$9,440$11,440$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$3,150$7,100$9,100$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,246-2,965-6,672-8,534-8,530

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

Model Year20082019
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.1 in
Length178.2 in194.6 in
Width71.5 in73.5 in
Height55.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,747 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 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

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