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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: $53,609

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $11,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330i330eM340i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Executive Tier 3,100 2,800 3,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 750 600      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,400 2,400 2,400
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190      
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
Executive Tier 2,850 2,575 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 690 550      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 2,185 2,185 2,185
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175      
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 12,065 10,465 17,750 16,500 14,950
Options (change) 11,235 11,100 9,625 16,170 15,030 13,630
Destination 995 995 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,460 $53,609 $66,160 $65,545 $69,895 $77,845

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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: $11,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,610
Model Year202120212021201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330i330eM340i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,460$53,609$66,160$65,545$69,895$77,845
Adjustments for Features-1250-375-750-750-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,335$53,609$65,785$64,795$69,145$76,995
Cost Above Minimum$726$0$12,176$0$4,350$12,200

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

Model Year202120212021201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330i330eM340i528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$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$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$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$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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   $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,975$4,350$4,725$4,725$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$375$750$750$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-60-691-691-783

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

Model Year20212012
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length185.7 in193.1 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 in36.1 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested2200100%
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
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

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