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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: $50,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,711

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328ixDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $57,700
Base Invoice $34,380 $53,765
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 1,900 2,550
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Heated front seats 500  
Roof rails 100  
App support 250  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Multicontour seats   1,300
Sunshades, second row   250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 1,730 2,320
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Heated front seats 455  
Roof rails 90  
App support 230  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Convenience Package 2,140  
Multicontour seats   1,185
Sunshades, second row   230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 12,650 6,550
Options (change) 11,456 5,965
Destination 875 995
Total Price $50,675 $65,245
Total Invoice $46,711 $60,725

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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: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,560
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328ixDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6255hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$50,675$65,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,675$59,385
Total Invoice$46,711$60,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,711$55,271

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328ixDrive35d
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,665$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,454

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length178.2 in193.2 in
Width71.5 in76.3 in
Height55.8 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.4,930 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1975100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%

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