BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014

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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: $61,250

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $18,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,475

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $16,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim550i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $43,400
Base Invoice $55,585 $40,110
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
AWD 2,300 2,000
Around view cameras 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 1,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 950
Cold Weather Package 1,050 950
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
iPod integration 400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
App support 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Folding second row seats 475  
Sport Line   1,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Technology Package   3,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
AWD 2,115 1,840
Around view cameras 1,095  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 1,090
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 865
Cold Weather Package 955 865
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
iPod integration 365  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 910  
App support 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475
Aluminum trim 0 0
Folding second row seats 430  
Sport Line   1,545
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   2,865
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 18,550 16,925
Options (change) 16,930 15,440
Destination 875 925
Total Price $79,625 $61,250
Total Invoice $73,390 $56,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,569
Model Year20112014
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim550i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$79,625$61,250
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,250$61,250
Total Invoice$73,390$56,475
Adjustments for Features-3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,044$56,475

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

Model Year20112014
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim550i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
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
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3460

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

Model Year20112014
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,760 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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