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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: $71,345 BMW 5-Series 550i | ||
| Difference: $135 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $65,825 BMW 5-Series 550i | ||
| Difference: $155 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 550i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $55,400 |
| Base Invoice | $57,220 | $51,150 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| Sport Package | 2,600 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,000 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | |
| Ski sack | 150 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| Sport Package | 2,365 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 910 |
| Proximity key | 910 | |
| Ski sack | 135 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 |
| Premium Package | 1,820 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 8,450 | 13,905 |
| Options (change) | 7,710 | 12,655 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $71,345 | $71,480 |
| Total Invoice | $65,825 | $65,980 |
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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: $2,020 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,894 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| 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) | 180, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $71,345 | $71,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,885 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,460 | $71,480 |
| Total Invoice | $65,825 | $65,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,739 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,086 | $65,980 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| 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 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,650 | $2,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,885 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,739 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| 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
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 69% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| 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 |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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