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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: $75,870

BMW 3-Series M3 Competition   
Difference: $29,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3 CompetitionM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,800 $102,600
Folding second row seats 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Folding second row seats 435  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 2,075 300
Options (change) 1,905 275
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $75,870 $104,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,561
Model Year20212018
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3 CompetitionM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp I6600hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-19275/40-19
Total Price$75,870$104,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,870$95,395

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

Model Year20212018
Model3-Series5-Series
TrimM3 CompetitionM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Gesture control system $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$12,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,909

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

Model Year20212018
Model3-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in117.1 in
Length185.7 in194.6 in
Width71.9 in73.5 in
Height56.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,890 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft318.7 ft3

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