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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: $42,970

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $33,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $69,900
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,000 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshades, second row 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,700
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,820 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 505
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshades, second row 230 230
Heated front seats 455 460
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,565
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 7,675 5,900
Options (change) 6,985 5,430
Destination 695 995
Total Price $42,970 $76,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,238
Model Year20062021
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6473hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/45-20
Total Price$42,970$76,795
Adjustments for Features-6,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,765$76,795

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062021
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim325iM
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
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear defrost$200 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,045$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6820

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062021
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.8 in
Length178.2 in185.9 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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