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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: $53,460 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Difference: $11,915 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,345 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Difference: $9,910 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $40,250 |
| Base Invoice | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 | $38,115 |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sport Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,750 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 600 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 1,200 |
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Around view cameras | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,595 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 550 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | 955 | 955 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | 1,105 |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Around view cameras | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 530 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 505 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |||
| Options (change) | 19,450 | 18,550 | 13,950 | 12,215 |
| Options (change) | 17,735 | 16,915 | 12,725 | 11,235 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 |
| Total Price | $65,375 | $69,525 | $75,025 | $53,460 |
| Total Invoice | $60,255 | $64,080 | $69,185 | $50,345 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,265 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,240 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 255hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $65,375 | $69,525 | $75,025 | $53,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,375 | $69,525 | $75,025 | $53,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,150 | $9,650 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $60,255 | $64,080 | $69,185 | $50,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -330 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,255 | $64,080 | $69,185 | $50,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,825 | $8,930 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $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 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,925 | $3,925 | $3,925 | $4,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | -330 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | 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 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 19% |
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 10% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1315 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
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