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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: $52,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,081

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328ixDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $42,000
Base Invoice $32,750 $39,320
Premium Package 3,350 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,150
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Steering-linked headlights 800 900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshades, second row 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Driver Assistance Package   950
M Sport Package   2,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Premium Package 3,050 2,910
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,955
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Steering-linked headlights 730 820
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshades, second row 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Driver Assistance Package   865
M Sport Package   2,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 15,945 12,800
Options (change) 14,506 11,650
Destination 825 995
Total Price $52,170 $55,795
Total Invoice $48,081 $51,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,075
Model Year20092015
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328ixDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$52,170$55,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,170$50,470
Total Invoice$48,081$51,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,081$47,006

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092015
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328ixDrive28d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,115$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,959

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,947 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 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?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
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%

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