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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: $81,970 BMW 5-Series M550i | ||
| Difference: $2,425 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $63,500 | $76,800 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | 700 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration | 350 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | |
| Competition Package | 5,500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | 575 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | |
| Parking Assistance Package | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | 645 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration | 320 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| LED headlights | 1,730 | |
| Competition Package | 5,005 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | 525 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | |
| Parking Assistance Package | 645 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Options (change) | 19,900 | 4,175 |
| Options (change) | 18,110 | 3,835 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $84,395 | $81,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,580 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 444hp I6 | 523hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/30-20 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $84,395 | $81,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,395 | $78,495 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| 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 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers, alternate color | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,125 | $6,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -205 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | 3-Series | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 195.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,595 lb. | 4,275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Text dictation | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Voice recorder | 0 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 27% |
| Competition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| 285/30YR20 tires | 200 | No |
| Painted brake calipers, alternate color | 0 | No |
| 265/30YR20 tires | 200 | No |
| turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@7000 406 lb-ft@1850 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 8% |
| Parking Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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