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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: $55,945

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $9,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,610

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $9,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim540ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,450 $42,700
Base Invoice $53,180 $39,465
AWD 2,300  
Premium Package 1,950 3,450
Cold Weather Package 800 700
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Navigation system   2,150
Sport Activity Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   750
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rearview camera   400
Heated second row seats   450
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
AWD 2,140  
Premium Package 1,795 3,140
Cold Weather Package 735 635
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500
Navigation system   1,955
Sport Activity Package   1,595
Obstacle detection, rear   685
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rearview camera   365
Heated second row seats   410
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Options (change) 7,550 12,350
Options (change) 6,970 11,250
Destination 995 895
Total Price $64,995 $55,945
Total Invoice $61,145 $51,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,055
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim540ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$64,995$55,945
Adjustments for Features-5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,485$55,945
Total Invoice$61,145$51,610
Adjustments for Features-4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,665$51,610

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim540ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,800$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in110.6 in
Length194.6 in183.0 in
Width73.5 in74.1 in
Height58.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.763.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%

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