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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: $50,975

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,040

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $13,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
Model5-SeriesX3X3
Trim535ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,950 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $51,655 $34,010 $37,965
Multicontour seats 1,200    
Value Package 0    
Premium Package 1,050 3,450 3,450
Navigation system 1,900 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750
Sunshades, second row 250    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350
Proximity key 1,000    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,300 1,300
Heated second row seats 350    
Cold Weather Package   1,150 1,150
Sport Activity Package   1,550 1,250
Convenience Package   1,850 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Multicontour seats 1,090    
Value Package 0    
Premium Package 955 3,140 3,140
Navigation system 1,730 1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685
Sunshades, second row 230    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320
Proximity key 910    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,185 1,185
Heated second row seats 320    
Cold Weather Package   1,045 1,045
Sport Activity Package   1,410 1,140
Convenience Package   1,685 1,045
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 8,545 13,350 12,350
Options (change) 7,700 12,155 11,245
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $65,370 $50,975 $54,275
Total Invoice $60,230 $47,040 $50,085

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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: $14,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,555
Model Year201020112011
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)225/50-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$65,370$50,975$54,275
Adjustments for Features0-395-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,370$50,580$53,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000
Total Invoice$60,230$47,040$50,085
Adjustments for Features0-365-641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,230$46,675$49,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,769

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020112011
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 + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
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$4,450$4,845$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-365-641

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102011
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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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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
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 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested1415100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested287596%
Total Not Requested1154%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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