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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: $49,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $29,810 $35,790
Sport Package 2,900 2,900 4,700 1,600 1,600
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Value Package 0 0 0    
Premium Package 950 750   3,250 2,550
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,100 2,100
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   350 350
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 500
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Ski sack 100 100 100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500   100
Heated front seats     500    
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Cold Weather Package       1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control       2,400 2,400
Satellite radio       595 595
HD radio       500 500
iPod integration       400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Sport Package 2,640 2,640 4,275 1,455 1,455
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Value Package 0 0 0    
Premium Package 865 685   2,960 2,320
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,910 1,910
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685   320 320
Proximity key 910 910 910 455 455
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230
Ski sack 90 90 90    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455 455   90
Heated front seats     455    
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Cold Weather Package       910 910
Adaptive cruise control       2,135 2,135
Satellite radio       540 540
HD radio       450 450
iPod integration       365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Options (change) 13,945 13,345 12,245 15,945 14,545
Options (change) 12,600 12,055 11,045 14,415 13,135
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Total Price $60,770 $65,470 $73,720 $49,120 $54,220
Total Invoice $55,930 $60,260 $67,850 $45,000 $49,700

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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: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,393
Model Year20102010201020072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,770$65,470$73,720$49,120$54,220
Adjustments for Features-1,670-2,720-1,6200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,100$62,750$72,100$49,120$53,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$13,000$0$4,750
Total Invoice$55,930$60,260$67,850$45,000$49,700
Adjustments for Features-1,537-2,504-1,4910-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,393$57,756$66,359$45,000$49,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,363$11,966$0$4,379

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

Model Year20102010201020072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
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  
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 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,000$2,900$1,280$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$2,720$1,620$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,537-2,504-1,4910-321

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

Model Year20102007
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in178.2 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
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 mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
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 mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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