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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: $56,525 BMW 3-Series 335d | ||
| Difference: $12,285 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,160 BMW 3-Series 335d | ||
| Difference: $12,525 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 540d | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $44,150 |
| Base Invoice | $58,340 | $40,820 |
| M Sport Design | 4,500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,150 | |
| Sport Package | 2,150 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |
| Premium Package | 2,650 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | |
| M Sport Design | 4,140 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 500 |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,045 | |
| Sport Package | 1,955 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |
| Premium Package | 2,410 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,640 | |
| Options (change) | 5,815 | 11,500 |
| Options (change) | 5,350 | 10,465 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Total Price | $68,810 | $56,525 |
| Total Invoice | $64,685 | $52,160 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,225 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,768 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 540d | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 261hp I6 D | 265hp I6 D |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 26/36 MPG | 23/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,810 | $56,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,060 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,750 | $56,525 |
| Total Invoice | $64,685 | $52,160 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,757 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $59,928 | $52,160 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 540d | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,575 | $2,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,060 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,757 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| 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 | 4,209 lb. | 3,825 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 540d
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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