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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,420

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,845

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325i3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $36,800
Base Invoice $31,665 $33,670
Premium Package 2,900 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Cold Weather Package 600 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 350 700
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Aluminum trim 0 0
Xenon HID headlights   800
Cargo area partition net   150
Premium Package 2,640 1,640
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Cold Weather Package 545 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 320 635
Navigation system 1,820 1,640
Aluminum trim 0 0
Xenon HID headlights   730
Cargo area partition net   135
Options (change) 7,125 6,475
Options (change) 6,485 5,895
Destination 695 695
Total Price $42,420 $43,970
Total Invoice $38,845 $40,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447
Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325i3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-17
Total Price$42,420$43,970
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,385$43,970
Total Invoice$38,845$40,260
Adjustments for Features-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,813$40,260

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325i3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-320

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.1 in
Length178.2 in179.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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