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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: $72,320

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $19,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,205

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $82,900
Base Invoice $57,720 $76,275
Executive Package 4,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0 0
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Heated second row seats   350
Folding second row seats   475
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Head-up display (HUD)   1,000
Proximity key   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Executive Package 3,915  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0 0
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Heated second row seats   320
Folding second row seats   430
HD radio   455
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Head-up display (HUD)   910
Proximity key   910
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 9,325 5,295
Options (change) 8,490 4,820
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $72,320 $91,890
Total Invoice $67,205 $84,790

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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: $20,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,528
Model Year20152007
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6500hp V10
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$72,320$91,890
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,305$91,890
Total Invoice$67,205$84,790
Adjustments for Features-9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,262$84,790

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

Model Year20152007
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 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,890$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9430

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

Model Year20152007
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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