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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: $46,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540iM550i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $32,400 $38,900
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Active steering   1,150   1,400 1,400
Wood trim     0    
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Premium Package       3,250 2,550
Folding second row seats       475 475
Sport Package       1,600 1,600
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Obstacle detection, rear       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
HD radio       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio       595 595
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505   430 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Active steering   1,060   1,230 1,230
Wood trim     0    
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Premium Package       2,960 2,320
Folding second row seats       430 430
Sport Package       1,455 1,455
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Obstacle detection, rear       320 320
iPod integration       365 365
HD radio       450 450
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio       540 540
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Options (change) 4,875 4,575 1,075 13,520 12,120
Options (change) 4,485 4,210 980 12,255 10,975
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $59,770 $65,020 $78,720 $46,695 $51,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,882
Model Year20202020202020072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540iM550i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6523hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$59,770$65,020$78,720$46,695$51,795
Adjustments for Features-2,825-5,325-7,2000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,945$59,695$71,520$46,695$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$14,575$0$4,750

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

Model Year20202020202020072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i540iM550i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$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  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250 $250
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$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  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Rear wheel steering $1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,915$9,790$2,590$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$5,325$7,200$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-268-441-1970-321

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

Model Year20202007
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

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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