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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: $50,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $41,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $38,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $82,900
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $76,275
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Heated second row seats     350
Folding second row seats     475
HD radio     500
Satellite radio     595
Xenon HID headlights     800
Head-up display (HUD)     1,000
Proximity key     1,000
Wood trim     0
Rear spoiler     0
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Heated second row seats     320
Folding second row seats     430
HD radio     455
Satellite radio     540
Xenon HID headlights     730
Head-up display (HUD)     910
Proximity key     910
Wood trim     0
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 14,675 11,275 5,295
Options (change) 13,360 10,265 4,820
Destination 895 895 695
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $50,470 $54,570 $91,890
Total Invoice $46,545 $50,350 $84,790

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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: $39,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,852
Model Year201220122007
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$50,470$54,570$91,890
Adjustments for Features00-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,470$54,570$90,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$46,545$50,350$84,790
Adjustments for Features00-1,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,545$50,350$83,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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

Model Year201220122007
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,765$1,765$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,393

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

Model Year20122007
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.0 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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested370097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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