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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: $68,575 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $23,850 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $63,310 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $22,080 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $90,200 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $83,165 | $49,675 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| 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 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| 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 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 12,650 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 11,510 |
| Destination | 925 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $92,425 | $68,575 |
| Total Invoice | $85,390 | $63,310 |
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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: $21,375 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,793 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M5 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 560hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $92,425 | $68,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,475 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $89,950 | $68,575 |
| Total Invoice | $85,390 | $63,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,287 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $83,103 | $63,310 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| 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 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,165 | $2,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,475 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,287 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 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 | 4,387 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 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 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 |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| 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 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 15% |
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