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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: $48,845

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $40,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,076

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $37,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $85,500
Base Invoice $34,680 $78,840
Cold Weather Package 900 600
Navigation system 2,150  
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Convenience Package 2,350  
Rear Climate Package   700
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Cold Weather Package 820 545
Navigation system 1,955  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 90  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Convenience Package 2,140  
Rear Climate Package   635
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 10,450 2,650
Options (change) 9,501 2,410
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,845 $89,025
Total Invoice $45,076 $82,125

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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: $33,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,905
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesX5
Trim328iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6555hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/40-20
Total Price$48,845$89,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,845$82,365
Total Invoice$45,076$82,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,076$75,981

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122010
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 trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$1,365$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,144

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length178.2 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 M

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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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