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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: $48,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $34,380 $35,920 $40,615
Premium Package 1,900 3,450 3,450
Navigation system 2,100 2,150 2,150
Sport Package 1,650    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
App support 250 250 250
Roof rails 100    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Convenience Package 2,350 1,300  
Sport Activity Package   1,150 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Cargo area partition net   180 180
Premium Package 1,730 3,140 3,140
Navigation system 1,910 1,955 1,955
Sport Package 1,500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
App support 230 230 230
Roof rails 90    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Convenience Package 2,140 1,185  
Sport Activity Package   1,045 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Cargo area partition net   165 165
Options (change) 10,100 10,880 10,180
Options (change) 9,195 9,910 9,275
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $48,125 $50,625 $55,025
Total Invoice $44,450 $46,725 $50,785

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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: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $923
Model Year201120132013
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$48,125$50,625$55,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,125$47,160$51,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$44,450$46,725$50,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,198-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,450$43,527$47,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,968

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year201120132013
Model3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$4,990$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,198-3,290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112013
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?
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
Remote app25Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity 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
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested205095%
Total Not Requested1155%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

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