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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: $54,475

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,230

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $34,010 $37,965
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     550 550
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100     1,300 1,300
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700 700        
Heated front seats         500      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0    
M Sport Package             3,000  
Premium Package             3,450 3,450
Convenience Package             1,850  
Obstacle detection, rear             750 750
Navigation system             2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package             1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package             1,150 1,150
Rearview camera             400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
Auto-dimming headlights             250 250
App support             250 250
Sport Activity Package               1,250
Proximity key               500
Power liftgate               500
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505     500 500
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010     1,185 1,185
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645 645        
Heated front seats         455      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0    
M Sport Package             2,730  
Premium Package             3,140 3,140
Convenience Package             1,685  
Obstacle detection, rear             685 685
Navigation system             1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package             1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package             1,045 1,045
Rearview camera             365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
Auto-dimming headlights             230 230
App support             230 230
Sport Activity Package               1,140
Proximity key               455
Power liftgate               455
Options (change) 6,940 6,940 5,190 5,190 500 0 16,850 14,250
Options (change) 6,380 6,380 4,770 4,770 455 0 15,345 12,980
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $60,335 $55,667 $63,885 $68,185 $74,895 $104,595 $54,475 $56,175
Total Invoice $56,785 $52,117 $60,105 $64,105 $70,390 $98,095 $50,230 $51,820

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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: $3,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,874
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$60,335$55,667$63,885$68,185$74,895$104,595$54,475$56,175
Adjustments for Features-750-75-2,025-3,375-5,375-2,155-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,260$55,667$63,810$66,160$71,520$99,220$52,320$54,285
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,143$10,493$15,853$43,553$0$1,965
Total Invoice$56,785$52,117$60,105$64,105$70,390$98,095$50,230$51,820
Adjustments for Features-710-71-1,904-3,172-5,041-1,987-1,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,714$52,117$60,034$62,201$67,218$93,054$48,243$50,077
Cost Above Minimum$4,597$0$7,917$10,084$15,101$40,937$0$1,834

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesX3X3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700 $1700$1700
4WD     $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$350$350  
Sunshades, second row      $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net      $40 
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$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Rear wiper      $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0  
Bodyside cladding      $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)       $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Heated second row seats$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$50$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
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  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,850$6,925$8,875$10,225$12,225$9,005$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$75$2,025$3,375$5,375$2,155$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-71-1,904-3,172-5,041-1,987-1,743

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,747 lb.4,113 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 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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