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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: $45,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328ixDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $38,850
Base Invoice $34,680 $35,920
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Premium Package 1,900 3,750
Cold Weather Package 900 1,000
Navigation system 2,150 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Xenon HID headlights   900
Cargo area partition net   180
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685
Premium Package 1,730 3,415
Cold Weather Package 820 910
Navigation system 1,955 1,640
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   820
Cargo area partition net   165
Options (change) 7,250 8,930
Options (change) 6,600 8,135
Destination 895 875
Total Price $45,645 $48,655
Total Invoice $42,175 $44,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,277
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328ixDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6260hp 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$45,645$48,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,645$47,055
Total Invoice$42,175$44,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,175$43,452

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328ixDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Total Value of Features$1,415$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,478

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
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.4,013 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3 specs.

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested3300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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