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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: $64,945

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $15,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,055

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $12,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim550iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $54,300
Base Invoice $57,220 $51,180
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
AWD 2,300  
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 1,200
Convenience Package 1,700  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Parking Assistance Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated second row seats   350
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
AWD 2,115  
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 1,105
Convenience Package 1,545  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Parking Assistance Package   645
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated second row seats   320
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Options (change) 17,450 9,650
Options (change) 15,925 8,880
Destination 895 995
Total Price $80,345 $64,945
Total Invoice $74,040 $61,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,208
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim550iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-19
Total Price$80,345$64,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,345$62,580
Total Invoice$74,040$61,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,040$58,832

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim550iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,375$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,223

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.8 in
Length193.1 in185.9 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.462.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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 washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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