BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 BMW X3 BMW X3 2014

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,475

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,325

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim530ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $46,955 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 2,100 3,200 2,200
Comfort seats 1,200    
Cold Weather Package 900 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750 750
Navigation system 1,800    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250
Heated second row seats 350    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio 595    
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Technology Package   3,150 3,150
M Sport Package   3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Package 1,910 2,910 2,000
Comfort seats 1,090    
Cold Weather Package 820 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear 635 685 685
Navigation system 1,640    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230
Heated second row seats 320    
Head-up display (HUD) 910    
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio 540    
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Technology Package   2,865 2,865
M Sport Package   2,730 2,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 9,895 12,750 10,850
Options (change) 9,005 11,605 9,875
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $61,990 $53,475 $56,675
Total Invoice $56,655 $49,325 $52,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,179
Model Year200620142014
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim530ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$61,990$53,475$56,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,990$51,470$54,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$56,655$49,325$52,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,849-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,655$47,476$50,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,964

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620142014
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim530ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$3,615$5,620$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,849-1,850

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062014
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in110.6 in
Length191.2 in183.0 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height58.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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