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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
Model3-SeriesX5X5X5
Trim328ixDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $31,740 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Premium Package 3,350 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Sport Package 1,700 3,700 3,700 3,700
6-speed manual 0      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
HD radio 350 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear 350      
Proximity key 500 1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Technology Package   2,600 2,600 2,600
Multicontour seats   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package 3,050 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Sport Package 1,545 3,365 3,365 3,365
6-speed manual 0      
Navigation system 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
HD radio 315 320 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540
Obstacle detection, rear 320      
Proximity key 455 910 910 910
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Technology Package   2,365 2,365 2,365
Multicontour seats   1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 13,795 14,945 14,945 13,545
Options (change) 12,505 13,550 13,550 12,275
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $49,120 $63,270 $65,170 $70,570
Total Invoice $45,070 $58,255 $59,860 $64,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,545
Model Year2008200920092009
Model3-SeriesX5X5X5
Trim328ixDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$49,120$63,270$65,170$70,570
Adjustments for Features0-6,125-6,125-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,120$57,145$59,045$64,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,400
Total Invoice$45,070$58,255$59,860$64,985
Adjustments for Features0-5,640-5,626-5,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,070$52,615$54,234$59,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,619$6,822

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year2008200920092009
Model3-SeriesX5X5X5
Trim328ixDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$800$6,925$6,925$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,125$6,125$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,640-5,626-5,548

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length178.2 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.821.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested214078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested140076%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested214078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested140076%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested124078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested140076%

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