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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: $54,969

BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance   
Difference: $11,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,459

BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance   
Difference: $9,706

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Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200        
iPod integration 400 400 400        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900          
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 800 800 800 800
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 950 950 950 950
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Around view cameras 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   700 700 700 700
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
App support 250 250 250        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000           700
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700        
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Lighting Package       800 800 800 800
Driver Assistance Plus       1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Technology Package       2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500 500
Track Handling Package         2,300    
M Sport Package             0
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   2,255 2,255 2,255  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000        
iPod integration 365 365 365        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730          
Cold Weather Package 955 955 955 735 735 735 735
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 875 875 875 875
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Around view cameras 1,095 1,095 1,095        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 530 530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   645 645 645 645
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
App support 230 230 230        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910           645
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455        
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Lighting Package       735 735 735 735
Driver Assistance Plus       1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Technology Package       2,530 2,530 2,530 2,530
Semi-automated parking system       460 460 460 460
Track Handling Package         2,115    
M Sport Package             0
Options (change) 20,450 21,250 16,650 13,875 16,175 13,875 12,125
Options (change) 18,645 19,370 15,180 12,770 14,885 12,770 11,160
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $66,375 $72,225 $77,725 $55,120 $55,920 $54,969 $61,020
Total Invoice $61,165 $66,535 $71,640 $51,880 $52,600 $51,459 $57,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,581
Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$66,375$72,225$77,725$55,120$55,920$54,969$61,020
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,550-1,550-875-1,125-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,325$70,675$76,175$54,245$54,795$54,069$61,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$10,850$176$726$0$6,951
Total Invoice$61,165$66,535$71,640$51,880$52,600$51,459$57,380
Adjustments for Features-968-1,428-1,429-824-1,058-8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,197$65,107$70,211$51,056$51,542$50,616$57,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$10,014$440$926$0$6,764

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

Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0 
8 kWh battery pack     $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
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$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
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    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,225$5,225$4,550$4,800$4,575$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,550$1,550$875$1,125$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-968-1,428-1,429-824-1,058-8430

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,502 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 528i

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
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 limiter0Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 limiter0Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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