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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: $69,720 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $705 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $64,350 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $635 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $60,200 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $55,585 | $49,675 |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 2,700 | |
| Sport Package | 2,200 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 595 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 |
| Ski sack | 150 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 500 | |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 2,455 | |
| Sport Package | 2,000 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 540 |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 |
| Ski sack | 135 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 455 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 9,350 | 13,795 |
| Options (change) | 8,525 | 12,550 |
| Destination | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $70,425 | $69,720 |
| Total Invoice | $64,985 | $64,350 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $426 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $70,425 | $69,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,150 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,275 | $69,720 |
| Total Invoice | $64,985 | $64,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,061 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,924 | $64,350 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $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 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,815 | $2,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,150 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,061 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,376 lb. | 3,693 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 90% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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