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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: $60,750

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,020

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $8,510

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Model Year20142017
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $56,450
Base Invoice $40,110 $53,180
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
AWD 2,000 2,300
Premium Package 2,200 1,950
Technology Package 3,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Cold Weather Package 950 800
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Sport Line 1,700  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Sunshade, rear, power 525 530
AWD 1,840 2,140
Premium Package 2,000 1,795
Technology Package 2,865  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Cold Weather Package 865 735
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Sport Line 1,545  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 645
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Options (change) 16,425 11,225
Options (change) 14,985 10,355
Destination 925 995
Total Price $60,750 $68,670
Total Invoice $56,020 $64,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,879
Model Year20142017
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$60,750$68,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,750$65,870
Total Invoice$56,020$64,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,020$61,899

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

Model Year20142017
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim335i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side collision intervention $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$5,025$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,760 lb.4,019 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 335i

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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