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2024 BMW 5 Series 530i RWD
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2024 BMW 3 Series
300e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD
MSRP
$47,600
Invoice
$44,770
Average Price Paid
$46,161
3 listings nationwide

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2024 BMW 5 Series
530i RWD
MSRP
$57,900
Invoice
$54,345
Average Price Paid
$55,924
878 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2024 BMW 3 Series
300e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD
Fair Price
$46,779
Good Price
$45,430
Great Price
$44,659
2024 BMW 5 Series
530i RWD
Fair Price
$56,865
Good Price
$55,332
Great Price
$54,456

Specs

2024 BMW 3 Series
300e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD
2024 BMW 5 Series
530i RWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
64 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
75 MPG
35 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 10.6 gal 15.9 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Gasoline
Power
--
255 hp @ 4,700 RPM
Torque
--
295 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.5:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.23 in x 3.72 in
3.23 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42 in 41.3 in
Back Legroom 35.2 in 37 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 9 cu ft 18.4 cu ft
Maximum Payload 809 lbs 977 lbs
Exterior
Length 185.9 in 199.2 in
Width 81.4 in 84.9 in
Height 56.9 in 59.6 in
Wheelbase 112.2 in 117.9 in

Available Options

2024 BMW 3 Series
300e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Brooklyn Grey Metallic
  • DRAVIT Grey Metallic
  • Jet Black
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • PHYTONIC Blue Metallic
  • PORTIMAO Blue Metallic
  • Skyscraper Grey Metallic
  • TANZANITE Blue II Metallic

Option Packages

  • Heated Front Seats
  • Adaptive M Suspension
  • Convenience Package
  • Driving Assistance Package
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Dynamic Handling Package
  • Harman/Kardon Surround Sound System
  • M Sport Package
  • Parking Assistance Package
  • Premium Package
  • Shadowline Package
  • Black W/Blue Stitching, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • Black, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • TACORA Red, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" Double-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey
2024 BMW 5 Series
530i RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Brooklyn Grey Metallic
  • Cape York Green Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Frozen Deep Grey
  • Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Oxide Grey Metallic
  • PHYTONIC Blue Metallic
  • TANZANITE Blue II Metallic
  • Vegas Red Metallic

Option Packages

  • BMW Individual Fineline Open Pore Light Wood Trim
  • ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
  • BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille
  • BMW Individual Fine Wood Open Pore Trim
  • Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound
  • Convenience Package
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Executive Package
  • Front & Rear Heated Seats
  • Luxury Seating Package
  • M Sport Package
  • M Sport Professional Package
  • Power Rear Sunshade & Rear Side Window Shades
  • Premium Package
  • Sky Lounge Roof
  • Black/Atlas Grey, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Copper Brown/Atlas Grey, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Front Ventilated Seats
  • SILVERSTONE II Atlas Grey, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10.0" RR Aero
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10.0" RR Black Grey
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10.0" RR LT Alloy
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10.0" RR Light Alloy
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10.0" RR Star Spoke
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10.0" RR Star-Spoke
  • Wheels: 21" X 8.5" FR & 21" X 10.0" RR BMW Ind

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