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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: $48,525

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,625

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3
Trim328i328dxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $39,400
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $36,250
Cold Weather Package 950 950 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Premium Package     2,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Cargo area partition net     150
Heated steering wheel     150
HD radio     350
Cold Weather Package 865 865 910
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Premium Package     2,550
Xenon HID headlights     730
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Cargo area partition net     135
Heated steering wheel     135
HD radio     315
Options (change) 6,950 6,950 8,300
Options (change) 6,325 6,325 7,550
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $49,325 $50,825 $48,525
Total Invoice $45,565 $46,945 $44,625

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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: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,092
Model Year201420142009
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3
Trim328i328dxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/55-17
Total Price$49,325$50,825$48,525
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,125$48,725$48,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$45,565$46,945$44,625
Adjustments for Features-2,032-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,533$45,005$44,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142009
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3
Trim328i328dxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,215$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,032-1,9400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in110.1 in
Length182.1 in179.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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