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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: $62,320

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $13,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,605

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $12,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM3530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $57,720 $48,295 $53,180
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900    
Executive Package 4,300    
LED headlights 1,900    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700 700
Sunroof 0    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 350 575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500    
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400 1,400
Driving Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Lighting Package   1,050  
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Upholstered instrument panel   500 500
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730    
Executive Package 3,915    
LED headlights 1,730    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 645 645
Sunroof 0    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 320 530 530
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 920  
Semi-automated parking system 455    
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290 1,290
Driving Assistance Package   1,655 1,655
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Lighting Package   965  
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Upholstered instrument panel   460 460
Options (change) 13,150 10,125 7,725
Options (change) 11,970 9,315 7,110
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $76,145 $62,320 $65,170
Total Invoice $70,685 $58,605 $61,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,303
Model Year201520172017
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM3530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$76,145$62,320$65,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,145$61,020$64,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$70,685$58,605$61,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,223-752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,685$57,382$60,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,151

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

Model Year201520172017
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimM3530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Text dictation $50$50
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,400$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,223-752

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,411 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 M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

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