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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-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 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $72,250 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $19,120 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,710 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $17,800 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $83,900 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $77,370 | $51,630 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 350 |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 320 |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Proximity key | 910 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Options (change) | 3,645 | 14,175 |
| Options (change) | 3,315 | 12,905 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $91,370 | $72,250 |
| Total Invoice | $84,510 | $66,710 |
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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: $18,875 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,573 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 500hp V10 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 11/17 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 13 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $91,370 | $72,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | -245 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $91,125 | $72,250 |
| Total Invoice | $84,510 | $66,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | -227 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $84,283 | $66,710 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,800 | $2,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $245 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -227 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,089 lb. | 3,693 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 10% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 8% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
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