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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $84,875 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $37,100 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $79,495 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $34,555 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $65,500 |
| Base Invoice | $96,100 | $61,595 |
| Executive Package | 4,000 | 4,100 |
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | 300 |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,500 | 8,150 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |
| Executive Package | 3,680 | 3,770 |
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | 275 |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 995 | 995 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,820 | 7,500 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,185 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,105 | |
| Options (change) | 17,380 | 18,380 |
| Options (change) | 15,955 | 16,905 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $121,975 | $84,875 |
| Total Invoice | $114,050 | $79,495 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,575 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,519 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 600hp V8 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/40-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $121,975 | $84,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,525 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $114,450 | $84,875 |
| Total Invoice | $114,050 | $79,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,036 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $107,014 | $79,495 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 4WD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,450 | $925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,525 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,036 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 255/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
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