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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: $50,834

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim330i330eM340iM3xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $37,100 $42,700
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Executive Tier 3,100 2,800 3,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 750 600      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated second row seats 350 350 350   450 450
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190      
Executive Package       4,100    
Leather seating surfaces       0    
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       0    
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Sport Activity Package         1,550 1,750
Technology Package         3,200 3,200
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Head-up display (HUD)         1,300 1,300
Proximity key         500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
App support         250 250
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Executive Tier 2,850 2,575 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 690 550      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 500 500
Heated second row seats 320 320 320   410 410
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175      
Executive Package       3,770    
Leather seating surfaces       0    
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       0    
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Sport Activity Package         1,410 1,595
Technology Package         2,910 2,910
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Head-up display (HUD)         1,185 1,185
Proximity key         455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
App support         230 230
Options (change) 9,440 9,290 7,690 4,650 13,450 12,250
Options (change) 8,680 8,545 7,070 4,275 12,245 11,155
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,685 $50,834 $63,385 $75,545 $51,445 $55,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,921
Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim330i330eM340iM3xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$51,685$50,834$63,385$75,545$51,445$55,845
Adjustments for Features-1250-3750-1,365-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,560$50,834$63,010$75,545$50,080$53,705
Cost Above Minimum$726$0$12,176$24,711$0$3,625

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesX3X3
Trim330i330eM340iM3xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate     $350
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row     $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$5,425$5,800$5,425$6,790$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$375$0$1,365$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-480-1,259-1,974

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20212012
Model3-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length185.7 in183.0 in
Width71.9 in74.1 in
Height56.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested65030%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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 sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
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-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
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 rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
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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