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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: $53,545

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $15,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,890

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $13,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
Model5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim535isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $50,230 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Multicontour seats 1,200        
Premium Package 2,500 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear 700        
Navigation system 1,900        
iPod integration 400        
HD radio 350        
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Lane departure warning 500        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200        
Proximity key 1,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
M Sport Package   2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Technology Package   2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Multicontour seats 1,090        
Premium Package 2,275 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 635        
Navigation system 1,730        
iPod integration 365        
HD radio 315        
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Lane departure warning 455        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010        
Proximity key 910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
M Sport Package   2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Technology Package   2,505 2,505 2,505 2,505
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Options (change) 13,495 13,600 13,700 13,400 11,800
Options (change) 12,145 12,380 12,470 12,200 10,740
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $68,720 $53,545 $55,645 $56,845 $59,595
Total Invoice $63,200 $49,890 $51,820 $52,930 $55,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,757
Model Year20082016201620162016
Model5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim535isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$68,720$53,545$55,645$56,845$59,595
Adjustments for Features0-480-2,530-2,530-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,720$53,065$53,115$54,315$56,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,250$3,750
Total Invoice$63,200$49,890$51,820$52,930$55,470
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,356-2,356-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,200$49,443$49,464$50,574$52,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21$1,131$3,439

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016201620162016
Model5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim535isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,570$6,620$6,620$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$2,530$2,530$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,356-2,356-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in110.6 in
Length191.2 in183.8 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height58.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested290097%
Total Not Requested1003%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested290097%
Total Not Requested1003%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested290097%
Total Not Requested1003%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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