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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: $48,475

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,765

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3
Trim528i535i550ixDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $38,850
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $35,920
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   1,800
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,000
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   3,750
Xenon HID headlights 900     900
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Ski sack 150 150 150  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,640
Cold Weather Package 955 955 955 910
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   3,415
Xenon HID headlights 820     820
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685   685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   500
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Ski sack 135 135 135  
Options (change) 7,575 6,675 1,675 8,750
Options (change) 6,895 6,075 1,520 7,970
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $53,500 $57,650 $62,750 $48,475
Total Invoice $49,415 $53,240 $57,980 $44,765

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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: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,320
Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3
Trim528i535i550ixDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$53,500$57,650$62,750$48,475
Adjustments for Features000-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,500$57,650$62,750$47,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,250$0
Total Invoice$49,415$53,240$57,980$44,765
Adjustments for Features000-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,415$53,240$57,980$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,565$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3
Trim528i535i550ixDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,990$3,990$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments000-670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in110.1 in
Length193.1 in179.7 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested210064%
Total Not Requested120036%

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