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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,060

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,895

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $11,610

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Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500        
Premium Package 2,250 1,000          
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600        
Around view cameras 800 800          
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550 550 550 550
App support 250 250 250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300          
Shadow Sport Design       600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear       600 600 750 600
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575 575
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750  
Executive Tier       3,100 3,100 2,800 3,100
Premium Tier       2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Driving Assistance Package       500 500 500 500
Heated second row seats       350 350 350 350
Heated steering wheel       190 190 190 190
Blind spot warning system       500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical             700
M Sport Design             0
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185        
Premium Package 2,050 910          
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365        
Around view cameras 730 730          
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   505 505 505 505
App support 230 230 230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185          
Shadow Sport Design       550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear       550 550 690 550
Sunshade, rear, power       530 530 530 530
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610  
Executive Tier       2,850 2,850 2,575 2,850
Premium Tier       2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Driving Assistance Package       460 460 460 460
Heated second row seats       320 320 320 320
Heated steering wheel       175 175 175 175
Blind spot warning system       460 460 460 460
Adaptive dampers - electrical             645
M Sport Design             0
Options (change) 20,050 18,800 14,450 12,815 12,815 12,665 11,165
Options (change) 18,280 17,140 13,175 11,785 11,785 11,650 10,270
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $67,845 $72,195 $77,345 $55,560 $54,060 $55,259 $61,110
Total Invoice $62,505 $66,515 $71,290 $52,890 $50,895 $51,734 $57,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,981
Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,845$72,195$77,345$55,560$54,060$55,259$61,110
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,900-1,400-1,2500-1,025-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,945$70,295$75,945$54,310$54,060$54,234$59,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,000$250$0$174$5,275
Total Invoice$62,505$66,515$71,290$52,890$50,895$51,734$57,470
Adjustments for Features-1,750-1,751-1,290-1,1900-960-1,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,755$64,764$70,000$51,700$50,895$50,774$55,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,009$9,245$926$121$0$5,027

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual    $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350     
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$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$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0 
8 kWh battery pack     $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound      $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100    
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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,475$4,975$4,825$3,575$4,600$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,900$1,400$1,250$0$1,025$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,750-1,751-1,290-1,1900-960-1,669

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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