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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: $55,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
M Sport Design 4,900            
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   550 550 550
Heated second row seats 350 350 350        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700   1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300        
Wood trim       0      
Heated front seats       500      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         875 875 875
Premium Package         3,100 2,200 2,200
Technology Package         3,100 3,100 3,100
Sport Line         2,750 1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package         1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700 700
Steering-linked headlights         900    
Cold Weather Package         950 950 950
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system         500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
M Sport Design 4,510            
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   500 500 500
Heated second row seats 320 320 320        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645   910 910 910
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115        
Wood trim       0      
Heated front seats       455      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers         795 795 795
Premium Package         2,820 2,000 2,000
Technology Package         2,820 2,820 2,820
Sport Line         2,505 1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package         1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635 635
Steering-linked headlights         820    
Cold Weather Package         865 865 865
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475
Semi-automated parking system         455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Options (change) 11,115 8,815 7,065 3,475 17,400 14,800 14,800
Options (change) 10,230 8,110 6,500 3,190 15,855 13,485 13,485
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $66,010 $59,042 $67,510 $81,120 $55,175 $58,875 $65,375

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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: $617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,870
Model Year2020202020202020201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$66,010$59,042$67,510$81,120$55,175$58,875$65,375
Adjustments for Features-3,625-3,250-3,325-6,9750-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,385$55,792$64,185$74,145$55,175$57,725$64,150
Cost Above Minimum$6,593$0$8,393$18,353$0$2,550$8,975

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

Model Year2020202020202020201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
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$0$0
AWD   $1700   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Hill descent control   $250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0     
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  $0   
Body kit$0  $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler   $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
DUPL Voice texting capability      $50
Gesture control system$100$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    $25
LED headlights   $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150   
Metal pedals   $75   
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  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,750$5,375$5,450$9,100$2,125$3,275$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$3,250$3,325$6,975$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-626-254-378-3750-1,060-1,129

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

Model Year20202013
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.3,361 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

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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