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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: $65,050 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Difference: $9,320 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $59,980 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Difference: $8,600 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $60,950 | $49,900 |
| Base Invoice | $56,255 | $46,090 |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 2,200 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 950 |
| Sport Package | 3,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | 950 |
| Around view cameras | 800 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 |
| App support | 250 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,300 | |
| Sport Line | 1,700 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | |
| Technology Package | 3,150 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Premium Package | 2,095 | 2,000 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 865 |
| Sport Package | 2,730 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | 865 |
| Around view cameras | 730 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 |
| App support | 230 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,185 | |
| Sport Line | 1,545 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | |
| Technology Package | 2,865 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Options (change) | 12,525 | 14,225 |
| Options (change) | 11,430 | 12,965 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 |
| Total Price | $74,370 | $65,050 |
| Total Invoice | $68,580 | $59,980 |
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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: $9,370 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,646 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| 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 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $74,370 | $65,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -50 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,370 | $65,000 |
| Total Invoice | $68,580 | $59,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -46 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,580 | $59,934 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| 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 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,450 | $3,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $50 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -46 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| 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. | 3,910 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
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
| 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% |
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% |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
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