BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 BMW X3 BMW X3 2013

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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: $43,665

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,980

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $8,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $43,950
Base Invoice $31,665 $40,615
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Premium Package 2,900 3,450
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Sunshades, second row 250  
Heated front seats 500 500
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750
Satellite radio 595  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Roof rails   250
Cargo area partition net   180
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Premium Package 2,640 3,140
Navigation system 1,820 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
Sunshades, second row 230  
Heated front seats 455 455
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 685
Satellite radio 540  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Roof rails   230
Cargo area partition net   165
Options (change) 8,370 8,180
Options (change) 7,620 7,450
Destination 695 895
Total Price $43,665 $53,025
Total Invoice $39,980 $48,960

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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: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,975
Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-18
Total Price$43,665$53,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,665$49,770
Total Invoice$39,980$48,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,980$45,955

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,025$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,005

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length178.2 in183.0 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested2875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205095%
Total Not Requested1155%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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