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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: $56,420

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $15,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,535

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim535d328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,350 $39,850
Base Invoice $53,440 $37,340
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
AWD 2,300 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 950
Premium Package 1,500 2,450
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700
LED headlights 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 950 800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Technology Package   2,750
Lighting Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Luxury Package   0
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration   350
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
AWD 2,115 1,840
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 865
Premium Package 1,365 2,230
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545
LED headlights 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 865 730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Technology Package   2,505
Lighting Package   730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Luxury Package   0
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration   320
Options (change) 13,775 15,575
Options (change) 12,565 14,200
Destination 995 995
Total Price $72,120 $56,420
Total Invoice $67,000 $52,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,839
Model Year20162016
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim535d328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/37 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$72,120$56,420
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,370$56,420
Total Invoice$67,000$52,535
Adjustments for Features-1,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,374$52,535

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

Model Year20162016
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim535d328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,250$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6260

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

Model Year20162016
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,695 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 Legroom35.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
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 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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