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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: $49,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $22,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $20,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $62,000
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $57,220
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100 3,500
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Parking Package 1,550 1,550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350 1,450
BMW Assist 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350
App support 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Luxury Seating Package     2,400
6-speed manual     0
Proximity key     1,000
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000 3,185
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Parking Package 1,410 1,410  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230 1,320
BMW Assist 590 590  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320
App support 230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Luxury Seating Package     2,185
6-speed manual     0
Proximity key     910
Options (change) 13,925 11,325 9,450
Options (change) 12,675 10,310 8,605
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $49,720 $54,620 $72,345
Total Invoice $45,860 $50,395 $66,720

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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: $20,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,992
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,720$54,620$72,345
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,720$54,320$70,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$45,860$50,395$66,720
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$50,118$64,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0

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

Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$1,025$1,325$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,868

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

Model Year20122012
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length182.5 in193.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested370097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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