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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: $45,515

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $8,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,660

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $8,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $45,500
Base Invoice $31,665 $42,540
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Premium Package 2,900 2,200
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshades, second row 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500
Proximity key 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Satellite radio 595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000
Navigation system 1,820 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshades, second row 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455
Proximity key 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Satellite radio 540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 10,220 7,550
Options (change) 9,300 6,870
Destination 695 995
Total Price $45,515 $54,045
Total Invoice $41,660 $50,405

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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: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,557
Model Year20062015
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$45,515$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,515$49,555
Total Invoice$41,660$50,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,660$46,217

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel 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$2,640$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length178.2 in183.8 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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