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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,460 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Difference: $12,085 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,345 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Difference: $10,050 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 330i | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,250 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $38,115 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 600 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 3,500 | |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Around view cameras | 800 | 800 | ||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,600 | |||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 550 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 500 | 500 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,185 | 1,185 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 3,185 | |
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Around view cameras | 730 | 730 | ||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,185 | 1,185 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,365 | |||
| Options (change) | 12,215 | 17,750 | 16,500 | 14,950 |
| Options (change) | 11,235 | 16,170 | 15,030 | 13,630 |
| Destination | 995 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $53,460 | $65,545 | $69,895 | $77,845 |
| Total Invoice | $50,345 | $60,395 | $64,405 | $71,745 |
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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: $11,460 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,474 | ||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 330i | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $53,460 | $65,545 | $69,895 | $77,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -625 | -625 | -725 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,460 | $64,920 | $69,270 | $77,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,350 | $12,200 |
| Total Invoice | $50,345 | $60,395 | $64,405 | $71,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -576 | -576 | -668 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,345 | $59,819 | $63,829 | $71,077 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,010 | $11,258 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 330i | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,100 | $4,725 | $4,725 | $4,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $625 | $625 | $725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -576 | -576 | -668 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 10% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1315 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Around view cameras | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 85% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 30% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 16% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 69% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Around view cameras | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 85% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 16% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 69% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 16% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 69% |
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