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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: $47,350

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,545

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $6,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $35,510
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450 1,000
Premium Package 2,250 1,000     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   475
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Ski sack 150 150   150  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Proximity key   1,000      
Obstacle detection, rear     750   700
Xenon HID headlights         800
HD radio         350
Navigation system         1,800
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 955 1,320 910
Premium Package 2,050 910     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   430
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Ski sack 135 135   135  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Proximity key   910      
Obstacle detection, rear     685   635
Xenon HID headlights         730
HD radio         315
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 6,250 6,000 2,350 1,600 7,925
Options (change) 5,690 5,460 2,140 1,455 7,210
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Total Price $54,045 $59,395 $64,195 $64,495 $47,350
Total Invoice $49,915 $54,835 $59,290 $59,570 $43,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,183
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$54,045$59,395$64,195$64,495$47,350
Adjustments for Features-700-9500-550-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,345$58,445$64,195$63,945$46,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$10,850$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,915$54,835$59,290$59,570$43,545
Adjustments for Features-647-8770-508-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,268$53,958$59,290$59,062$43,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,690$10,022$9,794$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Roof rails    $250
Ski sack$50$50 $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$200$200  
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,615$4,665$5,215$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$950$0$550$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-647-8770-508-460

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122008
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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