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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: $64,500

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $3,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim540iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,450 $49,650
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Premium Tier 2,300  
Parking Assistance Package 700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Heated second row seats 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Technology Package   3,100
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Premium Package   2,200
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Sport Line   1,950
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Semi-automated parking system   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sunshade, rear, power 530 525
Premium Tier 2,115  
Parking Assistance Package 645  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Heated second row seats 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Technology Package   2,820
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Premium Package   2,000
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Sport Line   1,775
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Semi-automated parking system   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Options (change) 7,065 13,925
Options (change) 6,500 12,690
Destination 995 925
Total Price $67,510 $64,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,241
Model Year20212013
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim540iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,510$64,500
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,160$64,500

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

Model Year20212013
Model5-Series3-Series
Trim540iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2610

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

Model Year20212013
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in182.5 in
Width73.5 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,898 lb.3,860 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 Volume14.0 ft313.0 ft3

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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 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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%
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%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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