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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,965 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||
| Difference: $25,435 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,340 BMW 3-Series 325i | |||
| Difference: $23,785 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $60,200 | $30,900 | $36,600 |
| Base Invoice | $55,585 | $28,300 | $33,485 |
| Premium Package 2 | 2,800 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 500 | 500 |
| Ski sack | 150 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Premium Package 2 | 2,550 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Proximity key | 910 | 455 | 455 |
| Ski sack | 135 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 455 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Options (change) | 7,325 | 11,370 | 9,870 |
| Options (change) | 6,665 | 10,345 | 8,975 |
| Destination | 875 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $68,400 | $42,965 | $47,165 |
| Total Invoice | $63,125 | $39,340 | $43,155 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,410 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,993 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | ?, 10 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $68,400 | $42,965 | $47,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,025 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,375 | $42,965 | $46,915 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,950 |
| Total Invoice | $63,125 | $39,340 | $43,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,792 | 0 | -229 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,333 | $39,340 | $42,926 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,586 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Remote app | $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 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,215 | $1,190 | $1,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,025 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,792 | 0 | -229 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,376 lb. | 3,503 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 53% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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