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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: $51,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,581

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $54,300
Base Invoice $34,680 $51,180
Navigation system 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Premium Package 1,900  
Sport Package 2,050  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Roof rails 100  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Convenience Package 2,350  
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated second row seats   350
Premium Tier   2,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Premium Package 1,730  
Sport Package 1,856  
6-speed manual 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Roof rails 90  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Convenience Package 2,140  
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated second row seats   320
Premium Tier   2,715
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 13,250 7,000
Options (change) 12,006 6,440
Destination 895 995
Total Price $51,645 $62,295
Total Invoice $47,581 $58,615

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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: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,142
Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-19
Total Price$51,645$62,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,645$54,970
Total Invoice$47,581$58,615
Adjustments for Features0-6,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,581$51,723

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesX3
Trim328iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,940$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,892

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.8 in
Length178.2 in185.9 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft362.7 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 mirror75No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested104048%
Total Not Requested112552%

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