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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: $46,370

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,615

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $31,740 $34,310 $39,465
Premium Package 3,350 3,450 3,450
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,100 2,150 2,150
Sport Package 1,200    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Sunshades, second row 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Proximity key 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750 750
M Sport Package   3,000  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Cargo area partition net   180 180
Sport Activity Package     1,750
Premium Package 3,050 3,140 3,140
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,910 1,955 1,955
Sport Package 1,090    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Sunshades, second row 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Proximity key 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 685 685
M Sport Package   2,730  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Cargo area partition net   165 165
Sport Activity Package     1,595
Options (change) 11,045 12,580 9,680
Options (change) 10,050 11,455 8,815
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $46,370 $50,575 $53,275
Total Invoice $42,615 $46,660 $49,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$46,370$50,575$53,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$46,195$48,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$42,615$46,660$49,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,041-4,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,615$42,619$44,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$500$4,880$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,041-4,181

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,463 lb.4,113 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested46518%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

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