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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: $58,695

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $13,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,605

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $12,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim540dxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $42,000
Base Invoice $58,340 $39,320
Premium Tier 2,300  
Parking Assistance Package 700  
Lighting Package 1,050  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700  
LED headlights   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Premium Package   3,200
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,150
Around view cameras   750
Driver Assistance Package   950
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Premium Tier 2,115  
Parking Assistance Package 645  
Lighting Package 965  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645  
LED headlights   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Premium Package   2,910
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Technology Package   2,865
Around view cameras   685
Driver Assistance Package   865
Heated front seats   455
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 8,700 15,700
Options (change) 8,005 14,290
Destination 995 995
Total Price $71,695 $58,695
Total Invoice $67,340 $54,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,434
Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim540dxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$71,695$58,695
Adjustments for Features-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,310$58,695
Total Invoice$67,340$54,605
Adjustments for Features-1,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,039$54,605

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesX3
Trim540dxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, front$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side collision intervention$200 
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 air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
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 
Gesture control system$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,050$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in110.6 in
Length194.6 in183.8 in
Width73.5 in74.1 in
Height58.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,209 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested120040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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