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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: $57,145

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,760

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,555

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Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim528i535i550isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900 2,800        
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   2,050 2,050 1,750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 950 950 950 950
Around view cameras 800 800 800 750 750 750 750
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200        
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000            
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300        
App support 250 250 250        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   700 700 700 700
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
M Sport Package       2,600      
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Technology Package       2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500 500
Sunshades, second row       250 250 250 250
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460 2,550        
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   1,885 1,885 1,610  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 875 875 875 875
Around view cameras 730 730 730 690 690 690 690
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910            
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185        
App support 230 230 230        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   645 645 645 645
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455 1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290
Steering-linked headlights       830 830 830  
M Sport Package       2,390      
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Technology Package       2,530 2,530 2,530 2,530
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460
Semi-automated parking system       460 460 460 460
Sunshades, second row       230 230 230 230
Options (change) 20,625 21,425 17,375 16,600 14,100 13,800 11,150
Options (change) 18,795 19,520 15,835 15,275 12,980 12,705 10,265
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $66,550 $72,400 $78,450 $57,645 $57,145 $57,545 $61,095
Total Invoice $61,315 $66,685 $72,295 $54,195 $53,760 $54,140 $57,465

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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: $11,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,168
Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim528i535i550isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$66,550$72,400$78,450$57,645$57,145$57,545$61,095
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-165-1,715-1,715-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,550$71,900$77,950$57,480$55,430$55,830$59,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$11,400$2,050$0$400$3,700
Total Invoice$61,315$66,685$72,295$54,195$53,760$54,140$57,465
Adjustments for Features0-461-461-155-1,613-1,614-1,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,315$66,224$71,834$54,040$52,147$52,526$55,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,909$10,519$1,893$0$379$3,470

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim528i535i550isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,475$6,475$6,140$7,690$7,690$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$165$1,715$1,715$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-461-155-1,613-1,614-1,848

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in183.8 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested226580%
Total Not Requested57520%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested226580%
Total Not Requested57520%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested80038%
Total Not Requested130062%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested80038%
Total Not Requested130062%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested80038%
Total Not Requested130062%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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