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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: $51,095

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,085

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
Model3-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim328isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $34,680 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Navigation system 2,150 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package 1,900 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Sport Package 1,650        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100        
Cold Weather Package 900        
Adaptive cruise control 2,400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
App support 250        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rails 100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Convenience Package 2,350        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
M Sport Package   2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system 1,955 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Premium Package 1,730 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Sport Package 1,500        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90        
Cold Weather Package 820        
Adaptive cruise control 2,135        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
App support 230        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rails 90        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500
Convenience Package 2,140        
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
M Sport Package   2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 12,700 12,800 12,900 12,600 11,000
Options (change) 11,510 11,650 11,740 11,470 10,010
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $51,095 $52,745 $54,845 $56,045 $58,795
Total Invoice $47,085 $49,160 $51,090 $52,200 $54,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year20122016201620162016
Model3-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim328isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$51,095$52,745$54,845$56,045$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-5,925-5,925-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,095$48,870$48,920$50,120$52,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,250$3,750
Total Invoice$47,085$49,160$51,090$52,200$54,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,612-5,519-5,519-5,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,085$45,548$45,571$46,681$48,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23$1,133$3,443

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016201620162016
Model3-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim328isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Headlight washers$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,515$5,390$7,440$7,440$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$5,925$5,925$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,612-5,519-5,519-5,749

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,463 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
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 sDrive28i

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-speed or partial200No
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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-speed or partial200No
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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
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
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%

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-speed or partial200No
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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
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
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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-speed or partial200No
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
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
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
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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