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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: $55,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,860

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,200          
Sport Line 2,750 1,950 1,950          
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950          
Technology Package 3,100 3,100 3,100          
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,900          
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700 700          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875 875          
Steering-linked headlights 900              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 700 1,000 700 700  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500          
DUPL Voice texting capability     0          
M Sport Design       4,900        
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450      
Driving Assistance Package       1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Parking Assistance Package       700 700 700 700 700
Heated second row seats       350 350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel       190 190 190 190  
Premium Tier         2,300 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim               0
Heated front seats               500
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,000          
Sport Line 2,505 1,775 1,775          
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865          
Technology Package 2,820 2,820 2,820          
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,730          
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635 635          
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 530 530 530 530 525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795 795          
Steering-linked headlights 820              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 505 505 505 505  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 645 920 645 645  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455          
DUPL Voice texting capability     0          
M Sport Design       4,510        
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335      
Driving Assistance Package       1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Parking Assistance Package       645 645 645 645 645
Heated second row seats       320 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel       175 175 175 175  
Premium Tier         2,115 2,115 2,115  
Wood trim               0
Heated front seats               455
Options (change) 17,400 14,800 14,800 11,115 8,815 7,065 7,065 3,475
Options (change) 15,855 13,485 13,485 10,230 8,110 6,500 6,500 3,190
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $55,175 $58,875 $65,375 $64,510 $57,542 $65,760 $70,060 $77,870
Total Invoice $50,860 $54,290 $60,270 $60,635 $53,847 $61,835 $65,835 $73,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54
Model Year20132013201320182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$55,175$58,875$65,375$64,510$57,542$65,760$70,060$77,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,225-3,625-3,250-3,325-5,275-6,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,175$57,725$64,150$60,885$54,292$62,435$64,785$70,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$8,975$6,593$0$8,143$10,493$16,603
Total Invoice$50,860$54,290$60,270$60,635$53,847$61,835$65,835$73,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-1,129-3,407-3,041-3,127-4,957-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,860$53,230$59,141$57,228$50,806$58,708$60,878$66,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$8,281$6,422$0$7,902$10,072$15,769

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

Model Year20132013201320182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control      $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0   
9 kWh battery pack    $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   $0
Body kit   $0   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler       $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0
DUPL Voice texting capability  $50     
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$250    $250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25     
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Compass$0$0$0     
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25   
LED headlights       $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$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$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat       $150
Metal pedals       $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 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
Upholstered instrument panel   $300   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,125$3,275$3,350$5,750$5,375$5,450$7,400$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,225$3,625$3,250$3,325$5,275$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-1,129-3,407-3,041-3,127-4,957-6,550

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

Model Year20132018
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
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%
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%

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 key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 iPerformance

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 key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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