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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: $54,769

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $8,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,694

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $9,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d330e340i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $48,295 $53,180
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450   2,300 1,950
Technology Package 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 1,050  
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 350 350 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Track Handling Package 2,300     1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 700 700
Run-flat tire delete       0    
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,400 1,400
Driving Assistance Package         1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 530 530
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230   2,115 1,795
Technology Package 2,505 2,505 2,505 2,505    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Lighting Package 730 730 730 730 965  
Cold Weather Package 730 730 730 730 735 735
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 320 320 320 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Track Handling Package 2,095     1,545    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 645 645
Run-flat tire delete       0    
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,290 1,290
Driving Assistance Package         1,655 1,655
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,565 1,565
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920  
Options (change) 16,375 14,075 14,075 13,325 11,325 8,925
Options (change) 14,910 12,815 12,815 12,130 10,420 8,215
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $55,720 $54,920 $54,769 $60,120 $63,520 $66,370
Total Invoice $51,865 $51,150 $50,694 $55,940 $59,710 $62,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,253
Model Year201620162016201620172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d330e340i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$55,720$54,920$54,769$60,120$63,520$66,370
Adjustments for Features-1,150-900-9250-3,850-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,570$54,020$53,844$60,120$59,670$63,020
Cost Above Minimum$726$176$0$6,276$0$3,350
Total Invoice$51,865$51,150$50,694$55,940$59,710$62,390
Adjustments for Features-1,070-838-8560-3,619-3,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,795$50,312$49,838$55,940$56,091$59,241
Cost Above Minimum$957$474$0$6,102$0$3,150

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

Model Year201620162016201620172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim328i328d330e340i530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100$100
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist    $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  $0  
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side collision intervention    $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Raised top speed limiter$0  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0  
Infotainment 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
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$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,025$3,050$2,125$5,975$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$900$925$0$3,850$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,070-838-8560-3,619-3,149

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

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,431 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?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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 warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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 warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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 warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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 warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
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 trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
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?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%
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%

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