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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: $64,500 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Difference: $9,870 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $59,475 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Difference: $9,105 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $60,950 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $56,255 | $45,860 |
| Sport Package | 3,000 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,900 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | 950 |
| Around view cameras | 800 | |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 2,200 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| App support | 250 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,300 | |
| Technology Package | 3,100 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |
| Sport Line | 1,950 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 700 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Sport Package | 2,730 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,730 |
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | 865 |
| Around view cameras | 730 | |
| Premium Package | 2,095 | 2,000 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 |
| App support | 230 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,185 | |
| Technology Package | 2,820 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |
| Sport Line | 1,775 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 635 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Options (change) | 12,525 | 13,925 |
| Options (change) | 11,430 | 12,690 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 |
| Total Price | $74,370 | $64,500 |
| Total Invoice | $68,580 | $59,475 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,952 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp I4 H | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/30 MPG | 25/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $74,370 | $64,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,250 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,120 | $64,500 |
| Total Invoice | $68,580 | $59,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,153 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $67,427 | $59,475 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,925 | $2,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,250 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,153 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,365 lb. | 3,860 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 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 | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| 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 shocks - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1365 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 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 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
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