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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: $50,960

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,050

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $7,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $40,250
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $38,115
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,400 2,200    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700   750
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
HD radio 350 350 350  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Convenience Tier       1,750
Premium Tier       2,900
Luxury Design       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Heated steering wheel       190
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium Package 2,185 2,000    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 530
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635   690
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
HD radio 315 315 315  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135 1,105
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Convenience Tier       1,610
Premium Tier       2,670
Luxury Design       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335
Heated steering wheel       175
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505
Options (change) 15,095 14,095 11,195 9,715
Options (change) 13,605 12,690 10,055 8,940
Destination 825 825 825 995
Total Price $60,520 $64,720 $70,820 $50,960
Total Invoice $55,640 $59,510 $65,155 $48,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,245
Model Year2008200820082019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$60,520$64,720$70,820$50,960
Adjustments for Features000-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,520$64,720$70,820$49,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,300$0
Total Invoice$55,640$59,510$65,155$48,050
Adjustments for Features000-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,640$59,510$65,155$46,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,870$9,515$0

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

Model Year2008200820082019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,575$2,575$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments000-1,655

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

Model Year20082019
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in185.7 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127580%
Total Not Requested32520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Multicontour 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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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