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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: $53,770 BMW 3-Series 335i | ||
| Difference: $19,175 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,355 BMW 3-Series 335i | ||
| Difference: $17,930 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $38,900 |
| Base Invoice | $57,220 | $35,790 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 850 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | 1,900 |
| Ski sack | 150 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 500 |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 900 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 2,550 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| HD radio | 500 | |
| Satellite radio | 595 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 775 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | 1,745 |
| Ski sack | 135 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 455 |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 820 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 2,320 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| HD radio | 450 | |
| Satellite radio | 540 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | |
| Options (change) | 10,050 | 14,095 |
| Options (change) | 9,170 | 12,790 |
| Destination | 895 | 775 |
| Total Price | $72,945 | $53,770 |
| Total Invoice | $67,285 | $49,355 |
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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: $15,525 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,563 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $72,945 | $53,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,650 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,295 | $53,770 |
| Total Invoice | $67,285 | $49,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,367 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,918 | $49,355 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,215 | $3,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,650 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,367 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| 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 | 4,519 lb. | 3,814 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
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 69% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 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% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Hill start assist | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 60% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| 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 |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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