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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: $55,602

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $13,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,072

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $12,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019201920192011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,400 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $102,700 $110,000 $55,900
Base Invoice $50,340 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $96,190 $102,980 $51,630
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575     575
M Sport Design 4,900            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700       1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550       550
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300        
Wood trim       0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       500     500
Sunroof         0 0 1,050
Premium Package             2,500
Folding second row seats             475
Convenience Package             2,900
Leather door panel trim             1,100
Rear spoiler             0
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350
App support             250
Auto-dimming headlights             250
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525     525
M Sport Design 4,510            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645       910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505       500
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115        
Wood trim       0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       455     455
Sunroof         0 0 955
Premium Package             2,275
Folding second row seats             430
Convenience Package             2,640
Leather door panel trim             1,000
Rear spoiler             0
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320
App support             230
Auto-dimming headlights             230
Options (change) 8,175 5,875 4,125 1,075 0 0 11,500
Options (change) 7,525 5,405 3,795 980 0 0 10,470
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,300
Total Price $62,570 $55,602 $64,070 $76,520 $104,695 $111,995 $69,575
Total Invoice $58,860 $52,072 $60,295 $71,895 $98,185 $104,975 $64,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,835
Model Year2019201920192019201920192011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6456hp V8600hp V8617hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$62,570$55,602$64,070$76,520$104,695$111,995$69,575
Adjustments for Features-3,185-2,810-2,885-6,835-8,485-8,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,385$52,792$61,185$69,685$96,210$103,510$69,575
Cost Above Minimum$6,593$0$8,393$16,893$43,418$50,718$0
Total Invoice$58,860$52,072$60,295$71,895$98,185$104,975$64,275
Adjustments for Features-2,996-2,632-2,715-6,422-7,957-7,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,864$49,440$57,580$65,473$90,228$97,022$64,275
Cost Above Minimum$6,424$0$8,140$16,033$40,788$47,582$0

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

Model Year2019201920192019201920192011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionM3
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0   $0
AWD   $1700   
4WD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40
Ski sack      $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  $0$0$0 
Body kit$0  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
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 
iPod integration      $100
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$250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,575$5,650$9,600$11,250$11,250$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$2,810$2,885$6,835$8,485$8,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,996-2,632-2,715-6,422-7,957-7,9530

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

Model Year20192011
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in178.2 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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 liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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 liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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 liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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