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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: $53,925

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $4,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,690

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $40,600
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $37,530
Premium Package 2,300 1,950 2,650
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Active steering 1,150 1,150 1,550
Navigation system     2,100
Folding second row seats     475
Sport Package     1,350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
iPod integration     400
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
HD radio     350
Proximity key     500
Premium Package 2,115 1,795 2,410
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 500
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Active steering 1,060 1,060 1,365
Navigation system     1,910
Folding second row seats     430
Sport Package     1,230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
iPod integration     365
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
HD radio     315
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 5,975 5,625 12,450
Options (change) 5,490 5,170 11,285
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $58,170 $63,070 $53,925
Total Invoice $54,780 $59,345 $49,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $419
Model Year201720172010
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$58,170$63,070$53,925
Adjustments for Features-4,960-5,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,210$57,660$53,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$0
Total Invoice$54,780$59,345$49,690
Adjustments for Features-4,671-5,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,109$54,255$49,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,146$0

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

Model Year201720172010
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,675$7,125$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,960$5,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,671-5,0900

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

Model Year20172010
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in178.2 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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