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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: $50,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $41,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $38,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
Model5-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,900 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $76,275 $32,290 $39,190
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575
HD radio 500    
Folding second row seats 475    
Heated second row seats 350    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000    
Proximity key 1,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Satellite radio 595    
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525
HD radio 455    
Folding second row seats 430    
Heated second row seats 320    
Head-up display (HUD) 910    
Proximity key 910    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Satellite radio 540    
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 5,295 14,675 11,275
Options (change) 4,820 13,360 10,265
Destination 695 895 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $91,890 $50,470 $54,570
Total Invoice $84,790 $46,545 $50,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,852
Model Year200720122012
Model5-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$91,890$50,470$54,570
Adjustments for Features-1,51000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,380$50,470$54,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$84,790$46,545$50,350
Adjustments for Features-1,39300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,397$46,545$50,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year200720122012
Model5-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,275$1,765$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,39300

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

Model Year20072012
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 Weight4,012 lb.3,759 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 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested370097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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