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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: $53,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $46,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $43,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
Model5-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $83,165 $32,290 $39,190
Executive Package 5,500    
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,100 1,100
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Parking Package   1,550 1,550
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
BMW Assist   650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Executive Package 5,005    
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,000 1,000
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Parking Package   1,410 1,410
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
BMW Assist   590 590
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 7,400 17,325 13,925
Options (change) 6,735 15,790 12,695
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $99,825 $53,120 $57,220
Total Invoice $92,125 $48,975 $52,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,913
Model Year201320122012
Model5-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$99,825$53,120$57,220
Adjustments for Features-5,67500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,150$53,120$57,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$92,125$48,975$52,780
Adjustments for Features-5,23700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,888$48,975$52,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year201320122012
Model5-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh 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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,625$950$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,23700

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,387 lb.3,759 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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