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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: $52,520

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500
Technology Package 2,550 2,550          
Sport Line 2,500 1,700          
BMW Assist 650 650          
Premium Package 3,600 1,900          
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350          
Parking Package 1,550 1,550          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575  
Steering-linked headlights 900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500          
App support 250 250          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900 700 1,000 700    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
M Sport Design     4,900   4,900    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700  
Head-up display (HUD)     1,100 1,100 1,100    
Heated second row seats     350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190    
Premium Tier       2,300      
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Executive Package             4,000
Sunroof             0
Technology Package 2,320 2,320          
Sport Line 2,275 1,545          
BMW Assist 590 590          
Premium Package 3,275 1,730          
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230          
Parking Package 1,410 1,410          
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 530 530 530 525  
Steering-linked headlights 820            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475          
App support 230 230          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820 645 920 645    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
M Sport Design     4,510   4,510    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645  
Head-up display (HUD)     1,010 1,010 1,010    
Heated second row seats     320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175    
Premium Tier       2,115      
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Executive Package             3,680
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 16,725 13,325 10,515 8,215 9,065 1,775 4,000
Options (change) 15,245 12,150 9,675 7,555 8,340 1,625 3,680
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000
Total Price $52,520 $56,620 $65,710 $61,742 $69,510 $79,570 $109,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,026
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$52,520$56,620$65,710$61,742$69,510$79,570$109,495
Adjustments for Features00-3,575-3,200-3,575-6,575-9,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,520$56,620$62,135$58,542$65,935$72,995$99,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$3,593$0$7,393$14,453$40,978

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

Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers      $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack   $0   
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0$0$0
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
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
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
Surround sound     $250$250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $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
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,375$5,950$5,575$5,950$8,950$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,575$3,200$3,575$6,575$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments00-581-201-480-216-517

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

Model Year20122021
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in117.1 in
Length182.5 in195.8 in
Width71.3 in73.5 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,766 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.5 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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
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 mirror75No
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 Requested372598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested120044%

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