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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: $43,720

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,030

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328i3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $36,800
Base Invoice $34,680 $33,670
Obstacle detection, rear 750 700
Premium Package 1,900 1,800
Navigation system 2,150 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Heated front seats 500 500
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Xenon HID headlights   800
Cargo area partition net   150
Obstacle detection, rear 685 635
Premium Package 1,730 1,640
Navigation system 1,955 1,640
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Xenon HID headlights   730
Cargo area partition net   135
Options (change) 6,850 6,225
Options (change) 6,235 5,665
Destination 895 695
Total Price $45,245 $43,720
Total Invoice $41,810 $40,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328i3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$45,245$43,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,245$42,520
Total Invoice$41,810$40,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,810$38,931

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328i3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Total Value of Features$1,415$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,099

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.1 in
Length178.2 in179.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft371.0 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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