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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-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 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $67,320 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $20,445 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $62,170 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $18,205 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,800 | $81,200 |
| Base Invoice | $49,675 | $74,070 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 0 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |
| Satellite radio | 595 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 0 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | |
| Satellite radio | 540 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | |
| Options (change) | 11,395 | 2,870 |
| Options (change) | 10,370 | 2,610 |
| Destination | 825 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $67,320 | $87,765 |
| Total Invoice | $62,170 | $80,375 |
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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: $20,235 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,013 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 500hp V10 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 12/18 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 420, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $67,320 | $87,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,320 | $87,555 |
| Total Invoice | $62,170 | $80,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -192 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,170 | $80,183 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,315 | $2,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -192 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 4,012 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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