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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: $53,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,270

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720132013
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $34,080 $39,880
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575
Premium Package 2,300   3,100 2,200
Cold Weather Package 800 800 950 950
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000   1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 550 550
Technology Package     3,100 3,100
Driver Assistance Package     1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400
Semi-automated parking system     500 500
Sport Line       1,950
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525 525
Premium Package 2,115   2,820 2,000
Cold Weather Package 735 735 865 865
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920   910 910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 500 500
Technology Package     2,820 2,820
Driver Assistance Package     1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185
Semi-automated parking system     455 455
Sport Line       1,775
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475
Options (change) 10,275 6,975 15,675 16,325
Options (change) 9,455 6,420 14,265 14,875
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $62,470 $64,420 $53,450 $60,400
Total Invoice $58,745 $60,595 $49,270 $55,680

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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: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,468
Model Year2017201720132013
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$62,470$64,420$53,450$60,400
Adjustments for Features-5,325-3,7500-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,145$60,670$53,450$58,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$0$5,325
Total Invoice$58,745$60,595$49,270$55,680
Adjustments for Features-5,007-3,5270-1,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,738$57,068$49,270$54,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,330$0$4,912

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

Model Year2017201720132013
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,400$6,825$3,075$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$3,750$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,007-3,5270-1,498

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

Model Year20172013
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.6 in
Length194.6 in182.5 in
Width73.5 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
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 335i

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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