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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.
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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,325 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $22,575 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,065 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $20,800 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $60,200 | $36,850 | $43,150 |
| Base Invoice | $55,585 | $34,080 | $39,880 |
| Premium Package 2 | 2,400 | ||
| Around view cameras | 800 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,750 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 2,700 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,200 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | 950 | 950 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 500 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||
| App support | 250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 875 | 875 | |
| Technology Package | 3,100 | 3,100 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 700 | 700 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 2,200 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Sport Line | 1,950 | ||
| Premium Package 2 | 2,185 | ||
| Around view cameras | 730 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,595 | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 2,455 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | 865 | 865 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 455 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,185 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | ||
| App support | 230 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 795 | 795 | |
| Technology Package | 2,820 | 2,820 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 635 | 635 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,000 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | 910 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Sport Line | 1,775 | ||
| Options (change) | 15,825 | 16,550 | 16,700 |
| Options (change) | 14,405 | 15,060 | 15,195 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $76,900 | $54,325 | $60,775 |
| Total Invoice | $70,865 | $50,065 | $56,000 |
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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: $19,575 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,035 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 18/26 MPG | 18/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $76,900 | $54,325 | $60,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,000 | 0 | -375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,900 | $54,325 | $60,400 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,075 |
| Total Invoice | $70,865 | $50,065 | $56,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,765 | 0 | -346 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,100 | $50,065 | $55,654 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,589 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 328i | 335i |
| 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 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,025 | $1,025 | $1,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,000 | $0 | $375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,765 | 0 | -346 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,376 lb. | 3,569 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 13.0 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 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1365 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| 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% |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1365 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 74% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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