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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: $54,355

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,120

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328d330ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $34,010 $37,965
Luxury Design 0 0    
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900    
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250
Heated second row seats 350 350    
Track Handling Package   2,300    
M Sport Package     3,000  
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Technology Package     3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     1,150 1,150
Head-up display (HUD)     1,300 1,300
Proximity key     500 500
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       1,250
Luxury Design 0 0    
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670    
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 500 500
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230
Heated second row seats 320 320    
Track Handling Package   2,115    
M Sport Package     2,730  
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Technology Package     2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package     1,045 1,045
Head-up display (HUD)     1,185 1,185
Proximity key     455 455
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       1,140
Options (change) 8,790 11,090 16,730 14,080
Options (change) 8,080 10,195 15,235 12,825
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $55,735 $56,535 $54,355 $56,005
Total Invoice $52,490 $53,210 $50,120 $51,665

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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: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,393
Model Year2018201820112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328d330ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4240hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$55,735$56,535$54,355$56,005
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,585-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,600$54,950$54,255$56,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,750
Total Invoice$52,490$53,210$50,120$51,665
Adjustments for Features-1,069-1,492-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,421$51,718$50,028$51,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$297$0$1,637

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim328d330ixDrive28ixDrive35i
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  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,700$5,215$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$1,585$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,069-1,492-920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,663 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 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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