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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: $51,595

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,585

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,645

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Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165 $34,310 $39,465
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500     3,450 3,450
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950   700 700
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 1,200     3,200 3,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550     550 550
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250   250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
App support       250 250 250 250
Head-up display (HUD)         1,300 1,300 1,300
Wood trim         0    
Heated second row seats           450 450
Convenience Package           1,700  
Dynamic Handling Package           1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365     3,140 3,140
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865   635 635
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 1,090     2,910 2,910
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230   230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910      
App support       230 230 230 230
Head-up display (HUD)         1,185 1,185 1,185
Wood trim         0    
Heated second row seats           410 410
Convenience Package           1,545  
Dynamic Handling Package           1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Options (change) 10,050 8,950 7,350 3,650 1,550 13,600 11,900
Options (change) 9,150 8,150 6,690 3,325 1,415 12,380 10,835
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $58,775 $63,275 $69,675 $67,275 $93,975 $51,595 $55,495
Total Invoice $54,230 $58,385 $64,285 $62,115 $86,805 $47,585 $51,195

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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: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,549
Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$58,775$63,275$69,675$67,275$93,975$51,595$55,495
Adjustments for Features-1,100-1,100-1,1000-1,575-3,165-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,675$62,175$68,575$67,275$92,400$48,430$52,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$10,900$9,600$34,725$0$3,900
Total Invoice$54,230$58,385$64,285$62,115$86,805$47,585$51,195
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1,015-1,0150-1,455-2,919-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,215$57,370$63,270$62,115$85,350$44,666$48,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$10,055$8,900$32,135$0$3,609

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250$250  $250$250
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 $500$500
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote    $200  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  $250$250
Surround sound    $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,150$7,150$6,050$7,625$9,215$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$1,100$1,100$0$1,575$3,165$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,015-1,015-1,0150-1,455-2,919-2,920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132012
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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106598%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106598%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested131540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested59023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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