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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: $53,960

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $10,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020162016201620162016
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330iM340i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100          
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600          
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900          
Convenience Tier 1,750            
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Driving Assistance Package 500 500          
Luxury Design 0 0          
Heated steering wheel 190 190          
Heated second row seats 350 350          
Blind spot warning system 500 500          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500 500
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850          
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550          
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670          
Convenience Tier 1,610            
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525 525 525 525 525
Driving Assistance Package 460 460          
Luxury Design 0 0          
Heated steering wheel 175 175          
Heated second row seats 320 320          
Blind spot warning system 460 460          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 500 500 500 500  
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455 455
Options (change) 12,215 10,465 13,075 11,975 11,975 12,075 6,825
Options (change) 11,235 9,625 11,905 10,905 10,905 10,995 6,215
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,960 $65,460 $64,270 $68,820 $70,320 $75,170 $74,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,419
Model Year2020202020162016201620162016
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330iM340i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$53,960$65,460$64,270$68,820$70,320$75,170$74,120
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,900-1,900-1,900-1,900-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,960$65,210$62,370$66,920$68,420$73,270$72,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$9,950

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

Model Year2020202020162016201620162016
Model3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330iM340i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250    $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,950$4,600$4,600$4,600$4,600$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,900$1,900$1,900$1,900$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41-1,767-1,766-1,765-1,764-1,673

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

Model Year20202016
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length185.7 in193.4 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in
Height56.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Driver 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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver 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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver 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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver 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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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