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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: $62,925

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $14,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim535iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $69,900
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,700
Navigation system 1,900 1,700
Sunshades, second row 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,565
Navigation system 1,730 1,565
Sunshades, second row 230 230
Heated front seats 455 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 7,700 6,050
Options (change) 6,960 5,570
Destination 825 995
Total Price $62,925 $76,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,309
Model Year20082021
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim535iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6473hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-20
Total Price$62,925$76,945
Adjustments for Features-9,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,010$76,945

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082021
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim535iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear defrost$200 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$14,705$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082021
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 Weight4,243 lb.4,620 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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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