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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: $58,100

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,560

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $12,275

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Model Year20142018
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim328d540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $62,000
Base Invoice $35,690 $58,340
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Premium Package 3,100  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Technology Package 3,150  
Cold Weather Package 950  
AWD 2,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Line 2,500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Premium Tier   2,300
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
Parking Assistance Package   700
Heated second row seats   350
Heated steering wheel   190
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 530
Premium Package 2,820  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Technology Package 2,865  
Cold Weather Package 865  
AWD 1,840  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Line 2,275  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 645
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Premium Tier   2,115
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Parking Assistance Package   645
Heated second row seats   320
Heated steering wheel   175
Options (change) 18,575 7,065
Options (change) 16,945 6,500
Destination 925 995
Total Price $58,100 $70,060
Total Invoice $53,560 $65,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,077
Model Year20142018
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim328d540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,100$70,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,100$68,785
Total Invoice$53,560$65,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,560$64,637

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

Model Year20142018
Model3-Series5-Series
Trim328d540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
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
Gesture control system $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Voice recorder $0
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, single projector or low beam only $750
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$4,175$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,198

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

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,620 lb.4,209 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 328d

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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested1490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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