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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: $56,525

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $12,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,160

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $12,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335d540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $40,820 $58,340
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 2,650  
Sport Package 2,150  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
iPod integration 400  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
App support 250  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Convenience Package 1,800  
Sunshade, rear, power   575
M Sport Design   4,500
Heated steering wheel   190
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 2,410  
Sport Package 1,955  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
iPod integration 365  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
App support 230  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Convenience Package 1,640  
Sunshade, rear, power   530
M Sport Design   4,140
Heated steering wheel   175
Options (change) 11,500 5,815
Options (change) 10,465 5,350
Destination 875 995
Total Price $56,525 $68,810
Total Invoice $52,160 $64,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,768
Model Year20112018
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335d540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp I6 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$56,525$68,810
Adjustments for Features0-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,525$63,750
Total Invoice$52,160$64,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,160$59,928

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

Model Year20112018
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335d540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,757

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

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,825 lb.4,209 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 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested190096%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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