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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: $54,545

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $14,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,365

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $12,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim535ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $50,230 $40,160 $51,180
Multicontour seats 1,200    
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750  
iPod integration 400    
HD radio 350    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250
Heated second row seats 350 350 350
Cold Weather Package 900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 1,200 1,200
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Multicontour seats 1,090    
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,730    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 690  
iPod integration 365    
HD radio 315    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230
Heated second row seats 320 320 320
Cold Weather Package 820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 1,105 1,105
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Options (change) 13,995 11,100 7,150
Options (change) 12,605 10,210 6,580
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $69,220 $54,545 $62,445
Total Invoice $63,660 $51,365 $58,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,536
Model Year200820182018
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim535ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6248hp I4355hp 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)225/50-17245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$69,220$54,545$62,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,220$52,165$59,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,950
Total Invoice$63,660$51,365$58,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,241-3,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,660$49,124$55,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,498

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820182018
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim535ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$7,445$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,241-3,133

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.8 in
Length191.2 in185.9 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height58.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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 buckets100No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested81538%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested81538%

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