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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: $48,770

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,750

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
Model3-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim328isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $31,740 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Premium Package 3,350 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Sport Package 1,200        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100        
Steering-linked headlights 800 900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
HD radio 350        
iPod integration 400        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350        
Proximity key 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Adaptive cruise control 2,400        
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
M Sport Package   2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium Package 3,050 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Navigation system 1,910 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Sport Package 1,090        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90        
Steering-linked headlights 730 820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500
HD radio 315        
iPod integration 365        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 320        
Proximity key 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Adaptive cruise control 2,135        
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
M Sport Package   2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 13,445 12,800 12,900 12,600 11,000
Options (change) 12,185 11,650 11,740 11,470 10,010
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,770 $52,745 $54,845 $56,045 $58,795
Total Invoice $44,750 $49,160 $51,090 $52,200 $54,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $248
Model Year20082016201620162016
Model3-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim328isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$48,770$52,745$54,845$56,045$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,465-6,515-6,515-6,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,770$48,280$48,330$49,530$52,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,250$3,750
Total Invoice$44,750$49,160$51,090$52,200$54,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,162-6,069-6,068-6,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,750$44,998$45,021$46,132$48,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23$1,134$3,444

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016201620162016
Model3-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim328isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,165$5,630$7,680$7,680$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465$6,515$6,515$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,162-6,069-6,068-6,298

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,463 lb.4,031 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested290097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested290097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested290097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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 subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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