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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,100

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062014201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim525i530i550i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Sport Package 2,000 2,300 2,300        
Xenon HID headlights 800   800        
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700          
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800        
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 950 950 950 950
Premium Package 2,000 1,800   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Heated second row seats 350 350 350        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200        
Satellite radio 595 595 595        
Comfort seats   1,200 1,200        
Technology Package       3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Steering-linked headlights       900 900    
Sport Line       2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Sport Package 1,820 2,095 2,095        
Xenon HID headlights 730   730        
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635          
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640        
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 865 865 865 865
Premium Package 1,820 1,640   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Heated second row seats 320 320 320        
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Head-up display (HUD) 910 910 910        
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Satellite radio 540 540 540        
Comfort seats   1,090 1,090        
Technology Package       2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865
Steering-linked headlights       820 820    
Sport Line       2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package       865 865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Options (change) 14,245 14,745 13,045 13,875 13,875 11,275 11,275
Options (change) 12,965 13,420 11,875 12,625 12,625 10,255 10,255
Destination 695 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $57,440 $62,240 $71,140 $52,100 $53,400 $55,600 $62,100
Total Invoice $52,515 $56,885 $64,985 $48,045 $49,240 $51,290 $57,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,539
Model Year2006200620062014201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim525i530i550i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,440$62,240$71,140$52,100$53,400$55,600$62,100
Adjustments for Features0-550-550-1,005-2,455-1,305-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,440$61,690$70,590$51,095$50,945$54,295$59,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$13,150$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$52,515$56,885$64,985$48,045$49,240$51,290$57,270
Adjustments for Features0-503-502-927-2,264-1,204-2,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,515$56,382$64,483$47,118$46,976$50,086$54,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,867$11,968$142$0$3,110$8,007

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

Model Year2006200620062014201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim525i530i550i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$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    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100    
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,925$2,925$3,380$4,830$3,680$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$550$1,005$2,455$1,305$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-502-927-2,264-1,204-2,287

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

Model Year20062014
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.5 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Comfort 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
275/35WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
Comfort 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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