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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: $50,960

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,050

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $6,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201020102010
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $38,115 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Luxury Design 0      
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Premium Tier 2,900      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 2,400 2,400 2,400
Heated steering wheel 190      
Value Package   0 0 0
Premium Package   950 750  
Multicontour seats   1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,200 1,200 1,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500  
Cold Weather Package       750
Luxury Design 0      
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Premium Tier 2,670      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 690 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 2,135 2,135 2,135
Heated steering wheel 175      
Value Package   0 0 0
Premium Package   865 685  
Multicontour seats   1,090 1,090 1,090
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Proximity key   910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,010 1,010 1,010
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     455  
Cold Weather Package       685
Options (change) 9,715 12,295 11,695 8,545
Options (change) 8,940 11,060 10,515 7,645
Destination 995 875 875 875
Total Price $50,960 $59,120 $63,820 $70,020
Total Invoice $48,050 $54,390 $58,720 $64,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,971
Model Year2019201020102010
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$50,960$59,120$63,820$70,020
Adjustments for Features-1,7300-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,230$59,120$62,770$70,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$10,900
Total Invoice$48,050$54,390$58,720$64,450
Adjustments for Features-1,6310-9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,419$54,390$57,754$64,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,364$10,060

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

Model Year2019201020102010
Model3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
S Voice support$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,305$2,575$3,625$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6310-9660

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

Model Year20192010
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length185.7 in191.1 in
Width71.9 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127580%
Total Not Requested32520%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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