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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: $47,100

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $20,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,435

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $60,200
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $55,585
Premium Package 2,650 2,650  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
App support 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Convenience Package 2,350 1,800  
iPod integration   400 400
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Ski sack     150
Proximity key     1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls     500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400
Premium Package 2,410 2,410  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
App support 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Convenience Package 2,140 1,640  
iPod integration   365 365
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Ski sack     135
Proximity key     910
Rear air vents with automatic controls     455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185
Options (change) 11,625 11,475 6,600
Options (change) 10,530 10,395 6,010
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $47,100 $54,400 $67,675
Total Invoice $43,435 $50,155 $62,470

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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: $18,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,672
Model Year201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$47,100$54,400$67,675
Adjustments for Features00-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,100$54,400$65,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$0
Total Invoice$43,435$50,155$62,470
Adjustments for Features00-2,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,435$50,155$60,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,720$0

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

Model Year201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Total Value of Features$1,215$1,215$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,363

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,549 lb.4,376 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 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 Requested2875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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