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BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelX33-Series
TrimxDrive30i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,850 $37,500
Base Invoice $35,920 $34,680
Premium Package 3,750 1,900
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Cold Weather Package 1,000 900
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Cargo area partition net 180  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900
Roof rails   100
Premium Package 3,415 1,730
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Cold Weather Package 910 820
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Cargo area partition net 165  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Navigation system 1,640 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 8,930 7,250
Options (change) 8,135 6,600
Destination 875 895
Total Price $48,655 $45,645
Total Invoice $44,930 $42,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,277
Model Year20102012
ModelX33-Series
TrimxDrive30i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,655$45,645
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,055$45,645
Total Invoice$44,930$42,175
Adjustments for Features-1,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,452$42,175

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelX33-Series
TrimxDrive30i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Total Value of Features$3,015$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelX33-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.1 in108.7 in
Length179.7 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height66.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested3300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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