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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: $43,615 BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||||
| Difference: $14,655 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,935 BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||||
| Difference: $14,955 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $30,900 | $36,600 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $28,300 | $33,485 |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 475 | 475 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Active steering | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 430 | 430 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||||
| Active steering | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,640 | 2,000 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | 1,820 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,875 | 4,575 | 4,575 | 1,075 | 12,020 | 10,520 |
| Options (change) | 4,485 | 4,210 | 4,210 | 980 | 10,940 | 9,570 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $58,270 | $63,270 | $67,570 | $75,470 | $43,615 | $47,815 |
| Total Invoice | $54,890 | $59,545 | $63,545 | $70,915 | $39,935 | $43,750 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,082 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | ?, 10 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,270 | $63,270 | $67,570 | $75,470 | $43,615 | $47,815 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,050 | -5,550 | -7,500 | -7,425 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,220 | $57,720 | $60,070 | $68,045 | $43,615 | $47,565 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,500 | $4,850 | $12,825 | $0 | $3,950 |
| Total Invoice | $54,890 | $59,545 | $63,545 | $70,915 | $39,935 | $43,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,873 | -5,223 | -7,053 | -6,977 | 0 | -229 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,017 | $54,322 | $56,492 | $63,938 | $39,935 | $43,521 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,305 | $4,475 | $11,921 | $0 | $3,586 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | 325i | 330i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $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 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,515 | $8,015 | $9,965 | $9,890 | $2,465 | $2,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,050 | $5,550 | $7,500 | $7,425 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,873 | -5,223 | -7,053 | -6,977 | 0 | -229 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,286 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| 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% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
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