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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: $51,375

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $15,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,385

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim535ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $50,230 $34,310 $39,465
Multicontour seats 1,200    
Premium Package 2,500 3,450 3,450
Cold Weather Package 900 700 700
Navigation system 1,900 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750 750
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Sunshades, second row 250    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350
Heated second row seats 350 450 450
Proximity key 1,000    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   1,700  
Sport Activity Package   1,550 1,750
Cargo area partition net   180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Multicontour seats 1,090    
Premium Package 2,275 3,140 3,140
Cold Weather Package 820 635 635
Navigation system 1,730 1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 635 685 685
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Sunshades, second row 230    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320
Heated second row seats 320 410 410
Proximity key 910    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,185 1,185
Convenience Package   1,545  
Sport Activity Package   1,410 1,595
Cargo area partition net   165 165
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 11,595 13,380 11,880
Options (change) 10,470 12,180 10,820
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $66,820 $51,375 $55,475
Total Invoice $61,525 $47,385 $51,180

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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: $15,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,643
Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim535ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6240hp I6300hp 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)225/50-17245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$66,820$51,375$55,475
Adjustments for Features0-545-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,820$50,830$54,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$61,525$47,385$51,180
Adjustments for Features0-503-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,525$46,882$50,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,518

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim535ixDrive28ixDrive35i
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,845$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,660 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity 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
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested240095%
Total Not Requested1155%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Special exterior trim0No
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
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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