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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: $44,215

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $16,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,480

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $15,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 2,600 1,500   2,900 2,200
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,000 2,000
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,250 1,250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Folding second row seats       475 475
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio       595 595
Adaptive cruise control       2,200 2,200
Sport Package (AWD)         900
Premium Package 2,365 1,365   2,640 2,000
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,820 1,820
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685   320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,140 1,140
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Folding second row seats       430 430
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio       540 540
Adaptive cruise control       2,000 2,000
Sport Package (AWD)         820
Options (change) 12,325 11,225 5,225 12,620 12,020
Options (change) 11,225 10,225 4,760 11,485 10,935
Destination 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $61,050 $65,550 $68,850 $44,215 $49,315
Total Invoice $56,305 $60,460 $63,550 $40,480 $45,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,029
Model Year20132013201320062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$61,050$65,550$68,850$44,215$49,315
Adjustments for Features-5,200-5,200-4,1500-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,850$60,350$64,700$44,215$48,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,850$0$4,550
Total Invoice$56,305$60,460$63,550$40,480$45,115
Adjustments for Features-4,796-4,796-3,8310-503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,509$55,664$59,719$40,480$44,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$8,210$0$4,132

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

Model Year20132013201320062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500  
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,890$5,840$1,690$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$5,200$4,150$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,796-4,796-3,8310-503

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

Model Year20132006
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.1 in178.2 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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