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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: $69,720

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,350

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $60,200
Base Invoice $49,675 $55,585
Premium Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Folding second row seats 475 475
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
HD radio 350  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
iPod integration 400 400
Heated front seats 500 500
Rear spoiler 0  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Ski sack   150
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Proximity key   1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Premium Package 1,730  
Technology Package 2,960  
Folding second row seats 430 430
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
HD radio 315  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
iPod integration 365 365
Heated front seats 455 455
Rear spoiler 0  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Ski sack   135
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Proximity key   910
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Options (change) 13,795 9,350
Options (change) 12,550 8,525
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,720 $70,425
Total Invoice $64,350 $64,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $426
Model Year20082011
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$69,720$70,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,720$69,275
Total Invoice$64,350$64,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,350$63,924

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

Model Year20082011
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061

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

Model Year20082011
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length178.2 in193.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,376 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

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