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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: $52,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,810

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,400

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Model Year20152015201520152015201520122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790 $34,310 $39,465
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500     3,450 3,450
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950   700 700
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900        
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     550 550
Around view cameras 750 750 750 800 750      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500              
M Sport Line 3,150              
Wood trim           0    
Rear spoiler           0    
Heated second row seats             450 450
M Sport Package             3,000  
Convenience Package             1,700  
Technology Package             3,200 3,200
Head-up display (HUD)             1,300 1,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
App support             250 250
Sport Activity Package               1,750
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365     3,140 3,140
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865   635 635
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730        
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500     500 500
Around view cameras 685 685 685 730 685      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475              
M Sport Line 2,865              
Wood trim           0    
Rear spoiler           0    
Heated second row seats             410 410
M Sport Package             2,730  
Convenience Package             1,545  
Technology Package             2,910 2,910
Head-up display (HUD)             1,185 1,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
App support             230 230
Sport Activity Package               1,595
Options (change) 11,600 6,850 6,850 7,000 1,700 0 14,950 12,000
Options (change) 10,580 6,240 6,240 6,375 1,550 0 13,605 10,925
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $62,545 $63,445 $64,945 $69,895 $67,595 $95,895 $52,945 $55,595
Total Invoice $58,210 $59,065 $60,445 $65,000 $62,935 $89,085 $48,810 $51,285

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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: $11,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,996
Model Year20152015201520152015201520122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$62,545$63,445$64,945$69,895$67,595$95,895$52,945$55,595
Adjustments for Features-950-750-750-7500-1,425-2,690-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,595$62,695$64,195$69,145$67,595$94,470$50,255$53,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$2,600$7,550$6,000$32,875$0$2,850
Total Invoice$58,210$59,065$60,445$65,000$62,935$89,085$48,810$51,285
Adjustments for Features-884-698-698-6970-1,324-2,480-2,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,326$58,367$59,747$64,303$62,935$87,761$46,330$48,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$2,421$6,977$5,609$30,435$0$2,658

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015201520152015201520122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 $500$500
Hill descent control      $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera     $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100  
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0       
Body kit$0    $0  
Bodyside cladding      $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)       $250
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound     $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$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$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,200$7,200$7,200$6,450$7,875$9,140$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$750$750$750$0$1,425$2,690$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-884-698-698-6970-1,324-2,480-2,297

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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
Leather door panel trim250No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

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%

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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%

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?
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested59023%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%

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