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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: $58,750 BMW 3-Series 335d | ||
| Difference: $5,850 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,135 BMW 3-Series 335d | ||
| Difference: $5,485 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 535d | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $56,600 | $44,150 |
| Base Invoice | $52,250 | $40,820 |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | 2,650 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |
| Multicontour seats | 1,300 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,900 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Sport Package | 2,150 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | |
| Premium Package | 1,365 | 2,410 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | |
| Multicontour seats | 1,185 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,730 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Sport Package | 1,955 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,640 | |
| Options (change) | 7,075 | 13,725 |
| Options (change) | 6,445 | 12,440 |
| Destination | 925 | 875 |
| Total Price | $64,600 | $58,750 |
| Total Invoice | $59,620 | $54,135 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,499 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 535d | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp I6 D | 265hp I6 D |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 26/38 MPG | 23/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $64,600 | $58,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,235 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,365 | $58,750 |
| Total Invoice | $59,620 | $54,135 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,986 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,634 | $54,135 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 535d | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| 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, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,875 | $2,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,235 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,986 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,085 lb. | 3,825 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.3 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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