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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: $54,860

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,630

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Lighting Package 1,050          
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400        
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package 800 800        
Premium Package 2,300 1,950        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 550 550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300 300
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000         700
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600 750 600
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100 2,800 3,100
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Wireless charging station     500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated second row seats     350 350 350 350
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500 500
M Sport Design           0
Lighting Package 965          
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290        
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655 460 460 460 460
Cold Weather Package 735 735        
Premium Package 2,115 1,795        
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 530 530
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 505 505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275 275
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920         645
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550 690 550
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850 2,575 2,850
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Wireless charging station     460 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Heated second row seats     320 320 320 320
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175 175
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460 460
M Sport Design           0
Options (change) 11,625 9,225 13,615 13,615 13,465 11,965
Options (change) 10,695 8,490 12,520 12,520 12,385 11,005
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $63,820 $66,670 $56,360 $54,860 $56,059 $61,910
Total Invoice $59,985 $62,665 $53,625 $51,630 $52,469 $58,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,668
Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$63,820$66,670$56,360$54,860$56,059$61,910
Adjustments for Features-4,050-3,550-1,2500-1,025-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,770$63,120$55,110$54,860$55,034$60,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$250$0$174$5,275
Total Invoice$59,985$62,665$53,625$51,630$52,469$58,205
Adjustments for Features-3,807-3,337-1,1890-959-1,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,178$59,328$52,436$51,630$51,510$56,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$926$120$0$5,026

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

Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540i328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000    
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100    
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
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$150$150
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0 
8 kWh battery pack    $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Surround sound     $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,975$5,475$3,175$1,925$2,950$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$3,550$1,250$0$1,025$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,807-3,337-1,1890-959-1,669

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

Model Year20172018
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.3,502 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested60027%
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%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 328d

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested2200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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