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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: $54,725

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,440

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $965

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Model Year2016201620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328i328dxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $34,310 $39,465
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700 3,450 3,450
Lighting Package 800 800    
Cold Weather Package 800 800 700 700
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Technology Package 2,750 2,750 3,200 3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250  
Track Handling Package 2,300      
Around view cameras 750 750    
M Sport Package     3,000  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Head-up display (HUD)     1,300 1,300
Proximity key     500  
Heated second row seats     450 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
App support     250 250
Cargo area partition net     180 180
Sport Activity Package       1,750
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Premium Package 1,545 1,545 3,140 3,140
Lighting Package 730 730    
Cold Weather Package 730 730 635 635
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Technology Package 2,505 2,505 2,910 2,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230  
Track Handling Package 2,095      
Around view cameras 685 685    
M Sport Package     2,730  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Head-up display (HUD)     1,185 1,185
Proximity key     455  
Heated second row seats     410 410
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
App support     230 230
Cargo area partition net     165 165
Sport Activity Package       1,595
Options (change) 12,300 10,000 16,730 13,830
Options (change) 11,205 9,110 15,235 12,595
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $55,945 $55,145 $54,725 $57,425
Total Invoice $52,120 $51,405 $50,440 $52,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $699
Model Year2016201620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328i328dxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$55,945$55,145$54,725$57,425
Adjustments for Features-735-2850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,210$54,860$54,725$57,175
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$52,120$51,405$50,440$52,955
Adjustments for Features-685-2660-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,435$51,139$50,440$52,724
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$0$2,284

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328i328dxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$5,875$5,425$5,140$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$285$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-685-2660-231

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length182.0 in183.0 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested46518%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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