BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2015

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,850

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $25,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $93,600
Base Invoice $49,675 $86,790
Technology Package 3,250  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Premium Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
HD radio 350  
Sunroof 1,050  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0 0
Technology Package 2,960  
Cold Weather Package 910  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Premium Package 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
HD radio 315  
Sunroof 955  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0 0
Options (change) 13,245 0
Options (change) 12,050 0
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $69,170 $95,895
Total Invoice $63,850 $89,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,494
Model Year20082015
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$69,170$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,170$92,945
Total Invoice$63,850$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,850$86,344

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

Model Year20082015
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,440$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,741

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

Model Year20082015
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length178.2 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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