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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: $77,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,605

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $23,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $63,500
Base Invoice $83,165 $59,100
Executive Package 5,500 3,500
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,650
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Executive Package 5,005 3,185
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 2,410
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 10,900 12,650
Options (change) 9,920 11,510
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $103,325 $77,145
Total Invoice $95,310 $71,605

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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: $23,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,468
Model Year20132016
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$103,325$77,145
Adjustments for Features-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,900$77,145
Total Invoice$95,310$71,605
Adjustments for Features-2,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,073$71,605

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

Model Year20132016
Model5-Series3-Series
TrimM5M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD changer, remote$200 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,075$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2370

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20132016
Model5-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested155051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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