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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: $79,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $24,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $90,200
Executive Package 4,100 5,500
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Executive Package 3,770 5,005
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 8,150 10,900
Options (change) 7,490 9,920
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $79,045 $103,325

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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: $21,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,850
Model Year20212013
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$79,045$103,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,045$100,100

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, remote $200
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,975

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length185.7 in193.1 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in
Height56.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft318.4 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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%
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

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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