BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008

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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: $77,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $19,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,290

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $83,900
Base Invoice $61,595 $77,370
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated second row seats   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,200
Rear spoiler   0
Heated steering wheel   200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated second row seats   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,010
Rear spoiler   0
Heated steering wheel   180
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 10,550 8,895
Options (change) 9,700 8,010
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $77,045 $96,620
Total Invoice $72,290 $89,205

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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: $21,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,524
Model Year20182008
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6500hp V10
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$77,045$96,620
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,330$96,620
Total Invoice$72,290$89,205
Adjustments for Features-1,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,681$89,205

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

Model Year20182008
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6090

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

Model Year20182008
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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