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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: $52,520

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,430

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $32,290 $39,190
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700 700      
M Sport Design 4,900   4,900 4,500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     550 550
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700 700     900 900
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100        
Premium Tier   2,300            
Heated front seats         500      
Wood trim         0 0    
Executive Package           4,000    
Sunroof           0    
Steering-linked headlights             900  
Premium Package             3,600 1,900
Technology Package             2,550 2,550
Sport Line             2,500 1,700
Parking Package             1,550 1,550
Cold Weather Package             1,350 1,350
BMW Assist             650 650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             500 500
Semi-automated parking system             500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
App support             250 250
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645 645      
M Sport Design 4,510   4,510 4,140        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 525   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505     500 500
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645 645     820 820
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010        
Premium Tier   2,115            
Heated front seats         455      
Wood trim         0 0    
Executive Package           3,680    
Sunroof           0    
Steering-linked headlights             820  
Premium Package             3,275 1,730
Technology Package             2,320 2,320
Sport Line             2,275 1,545
Parking Package             1,410 1,410
Cold Weather Package             1,230 1,230
BMW Assist             590 590
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             475 475
Semi-automated parking system             455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
App support             230 230
Options (change) 10,515 8,215 9,065 8,665 1,775 4,000 16,725 13,325
Options (change) 9,675 7,555 8,340 7,970 1,625 3,680 15,245 12,150
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $63,910 $56,942 $67,760 $71,660 $76,170 $108,595 $52,520 $56,620
Total Invoice $60,080 $53,292 $63,675 $67,305 $71,560 $101,775 $48,430 $52,235

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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: $1,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,867
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$63,910$56,942$67,760$71,660$76,170$108,595$52,520$56,620
Adjustments for Features-3,575-3,200-3,575-5,525-6,575-9,97500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,335$53,742$64,185$66,135$69,595$98,620$52,520$56,620
Cost Above Minimum$6,593$0$10,443$12,393$15,853$44,878$0$4,100
Total Invoice$60,080$53,292$63,675$67,305$71,560$101,775$48,430$52,235
Adjustments for Features-3,361-2,995-3,359-5,189-6,177-9,34900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,719$50,297$60,316$62,116$65,383$92,426$48,430$52,235
Cost Above Minimum$6,422$0$10,019$11,819$15,086$42,129$0$3,805

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual      $150$150
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700   
4WD     $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers     $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50  
Wireless charging station     $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Massage, driver seat     $100  
Massage, passenger seat     $100  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,575$5,950$7,900$8,950$12,350$2,375$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$3,200$3,575$5,525$6,575$9,975$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,361-2,995-3,359-5,189-6,177-9,34900

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

Model Year20182012
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.3,407 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

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Power door closers300No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested120044%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested372598%
Total Not Requested752%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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