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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: $53,625

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,460

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $4,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300   3,200 2,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350 3,500 950 950
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450 950 950
Technology Package 1,850 1,850     3,150 3,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   550 550
Around view cameras 800 800 800   350 350
App support 250 250 250 250    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Convenience Package       1,700    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500    
Sport Package       2,600    
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Wood trim         500  
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095   2,910 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230 3,185 865 865
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 955 1,320 865 865
Technology Package 1,685 1,685     2,865 2,865
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   500 500
Around view cameras 730 730 730   320 320
App support 230 230 230 230    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Proximity key 910 910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Convenience Package       1,545    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475    
Sport Package       2,365    
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Wood trim         455  
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Options (change) 11,150 9,900 7,950 10,350 12,900 10,500
Options (change) 10,160 9,020 7,245 9,440 11,740 9,555
Destination 895 895 895 895 925 925
Total Price $58,945 $63,295 $69,795 $73,245 $53,625 $56,325
Total Invoice $54,385 $58,395 $64,395 $67,555 $49,460 $51,970

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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: $8,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,614
Model Year201220122012201220142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$58,945$63,295$69,795$73,245$53,625$56,325
Adjustments for Features000-1,300-2,915-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,945$63,295$69,795$71,945$50,710$53,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,850$13,000$0$2,700
Total Invoice$54,385$58,395$64,395$67,555$49,460$51,970
Adjustments for Features000-1,199-2,689-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,385$58,395$64,395$66,356$46,771$49,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$10,010$11,971$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012201220142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support    $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,700$4,700$6,000$7,615$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$1,300$2,915$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments000-1,199-2,689-2,690

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122014
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in183.0 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,113 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 in36.8 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested120041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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