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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: $47,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,240

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $32,750 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 3,350 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750
Navigation system 2,100 2,150 2,150
Sport Package 1,650    
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
iPod integration 400    
HD radio 350    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
M Sport Package   3,000 3,000
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Premium Package 3,050 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685
Navigation system 1,910 1,955 1,955
Sport Package 1,500    
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500 500
iPod integration 365    
HD radio 315    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
M Sport Package   2,730 2,730
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Options (change) 11,720 11,300 9,400
Options (change) 10,665 10,285 8,555
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $47,945 $52,025 $55,225
Total Invoice $44,240 $48,005 $50,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $526
Model Year200920142014
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$47,945$52,025$55,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,650-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,945$47,375$50,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$44,240$48,005$50,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,291-4,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,240$43,714$46,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,964

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920142014
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$350
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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$565$5,215$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,291-4,292

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092014
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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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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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
Total Requested2900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
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
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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