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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: $53,460

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,345

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $7,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $40,250
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $38,115
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300    
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200
Premium Package 2,600 1,500    
Technology Package 2,800 2,800    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550
Lane departure warning 700 700 700  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250  
App support     250  
Obstacle detection, rear       600
Convenience Tier       1,750
Executive Tier       3,100
Premium Tier       2,900
Luxury Design       0
Driving Assistance Package       500
Heated second row seats       350
Heated steering wheel       190
Blind spot warning system       500
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185    
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,105
Premium Package 2,365 1,365    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   505
Lane departure warning 635 635 635  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230  
App support     230  
Obstacle detection, rear       550
Convenience Tier       1,610
Executive Tier       2,850
Premium Tier       2,670
Luxury Design       0
Driving Assistance Package       460
Heated second row seats       320
Heated steering wheel       175
Blind spot warning system       460
Options (change) 14,025 12,925 6,325 12,215
Options (change) 12,770 11,770 5,760 11,235
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $62,750 $67,250 $69,950 $53,460
Total Invoice $57,850 $62,005 $64,550 $50,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,009
Model Year2013201320132019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,750$67,250$69,950$53,460
Adjustments for Features-1,650-1,6500-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,100$65,600$69,950$51,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,850$0
Total Invoice$57,850$62,005$64,550$50,345
Adjustments for Features-1,521-1,5210-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,329$60,484$64,550$48,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$8,221$0

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

Model Year2013201320132019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim528i535i550i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 $200
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,150$3,500$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$1,650$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,521-1,5210-2,025

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

Model Year20132019
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.2 in
Length193.1 in185.7 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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