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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: $71,730

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $21,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,210

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $19,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $51,150 $78,840
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 2,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Sunroof 1,050  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
HD radio 350 350
iPod integration 400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 595
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0 0
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Folding second row seats   475
Proximity key   1,000
Cold Weather Package 910  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Sunroof 955  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
HD radio 315 315
iPod integration 365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 540
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0 0
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Folding second row seats   430
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 14,155 3,645
Options (change) 12,885 3,315
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $71,730 $92,970
Total Invoice $66,210 $85,980

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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: $20,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,335
Model Year20102009
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$71,730$92,970
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,730$92,500
Total Invoice$66,210$85,980
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,210$85,545

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

Model Year20102009
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
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$2,330$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-435

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

Model Year20102009
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length178.2 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height55.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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