BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,535

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $12,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $65,500
Base Invoice $74,070 $61,595
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 475  
Proximity key 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Heated second row seats 350  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Executive Package   4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
Wood trim 0 0
Heated second row seats 320  
Head-up display (HUD) 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Executive Package   3,770
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Options (change) 4,220 7,550
Options (change) 3,840 6,945
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $89,115 $74,045
Total Invoice $81,605 $69,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,690
Model Year20062018
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$89,115$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,115$71,255
Total Invoice$81,605$69,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,605$66,915

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

Model Year20062018
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $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
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
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 
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$3,200$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,620

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

Model Year20062018
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.5 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450%
Total Not Requested-450%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested125052%

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