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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: $48,095

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,375

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
Model3-SeriesX5X5
Trim328i3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $32,750 $42,685 $50,595
Premium Package 3,350 2,850 1,850
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900
Sport Package 1,650    
6-speed manual 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
HD radio 350 350 350
iPod integration 400 400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595
Proximity key 500 1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,600 2,600
Multicontour seats   1,200 1,200
Premium Package 3,050 2,595 1,685
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820
Sport Package 1,500    
6-speed manual 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Navigation system 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
HD radio 315 320 320
iPod integration 365 365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540
Proximity key 455 910 910
Technology Package   2,365 2,365
Multicontour seats   1,090 1,090
Options (change) 11,870 9,895 8,895
Options (change) 10,800 9,005 8,095
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $48,095 $56,920 $64,520
Total Invoice $44,375 $52,515 $59,515

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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: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,702
Model Year200920082008
Model3-SeriesX5X5
Trim328i3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$48,095$56,920$64,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,810-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,095$52,110$59,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,250
Total Invoice$44,375$52,515$59,515
Adjustments for Features0-4,438-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,375$48,077$54,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,678

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year200920082008
Model3-SeriesX5X5
Trim328i3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Media drive$15  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$715$5,525$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,810$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,438-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092008
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?
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested214088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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
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 Requested124096%
Total Not Requested504%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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