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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: $46,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $43,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $40,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $87,250
Base Invoice $31,740 $80,450
Premium Package 3,350  
Sport Package 1,700  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
Proximity key 500 1,000
Sunshades, second row 250  
Rear Climate Package   700
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 3,050  
Sport Package 1,545  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
Proximity key 455 910
Sunshades, second row 230  
Rear Climate Package   635
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,545 2,050
Options (change) 10,505 1,865
Destination 825 895
Total Price $46,870 $90,195
Total Invoice $43,070 $83,210

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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: $37,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,314
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6555hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/40-20
Total Price$46,870$90,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,870$83,880
Total Invoice$43,070$83,210
Adjustments for Features0-5,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,070$77,384

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$1,100$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,826

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length178.2 in191.2 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 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?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested12531%
Total Not Requested27569%

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