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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: $53,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,270

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 800 800
Technology Package 3,100 3,100    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400    
Sport Line   1,950    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,115  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 735 735
Technology Package 2,820 2,820    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 530 530
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 645 645
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 920  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185    
Sport Line   1,775    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,290 1,290
Options (change) 15,675 16,325 10,275 6,975
Options (change) 14,265 14,875 9,455 6,420
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $53,450 $60,400 $62,470 $64,420
Total Invoice $49,270 $55,680 $58,745 $60,595

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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: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,468
Model Year2013201320172017
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$53,450$60,400$62,470$64,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-5,325-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,450$58,775$57,145$60,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,325$0$3,525
Total Invoice$49,270$55,680$58,745$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,498-5,007-3,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,270$54,182$53,738$57,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,912$0$3,330

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

Model Year2013201320172017
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side collision intervention  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,700$8,400$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$5,325$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,498-5,007-3,527

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

Model Year20132017
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in117.1 in
Length182.5 in194.6 in
Width71.3 in73.5 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,747 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 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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