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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: $56,125 BMW 3-Series 335i | ||
| Difference: $16,520 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,680 BMW 3-Series 335i | ||
| Difference: $15,315 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $42,050 |
| Base Invoice | $57,220 | $38,885 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,150 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | |
| Active steering | 1,750 | 1,550 |
| Ski sack | 150 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 |
| App support | 250 | 250 |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Premium Package | 2,650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,045 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | |
| Active steering | 1,595 | 1,365 |
| Ski sack | 135 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 |
| App support | 230 | 230 |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Premium Package | 2,410 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,640 | |
| Options (change) | 9,750 | 13,200 |
| Options (change) | 8,880 | 11,920 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $72,645 | $56,125 |
| Total Invoice | $66,995 | $51,680 |
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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: $10,935 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,164 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 18/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $72,645 | $56,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,585 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,060 | $56,125 |
| Total Invoice | $66,995 | $51,680 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,151 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $61,844 | $51,680 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| 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 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| 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 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 | ||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,900 | $1,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,585 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,151 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| 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 | 4,376 lb. | 3,549 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 second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 32% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| 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 |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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