BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 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: $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 Year20082018
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $65,500
Base Invoice $77,370 $61,595
Sunshade, rear, power 575 350
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 475  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Heated second row seats 350  
Heated steering wheel 200  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Executive Package   4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunshade, rear, power 525 320
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 430  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Heated second row seats 320  
Heated steering wheel 180  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Executive Package   3,770
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunroof   0
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Options (change) 8,895 10,550
Options (change) 8,010 9,700
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $96,620 $77,045
Total Invoice $89,205 $72,290

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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: $21,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,524
Model Year20082018
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$96,620$77,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,620$75,330
Total Invoice$89,205$72,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,205$70,681

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

Model Year20082018
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
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$3,950$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,609

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,089 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

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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%
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%

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