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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: $44,865

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,070

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $34,600
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $31,665
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,900
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Sport Activity Package 1,550 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Cargo area partition net 180 180  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250
Proximity key 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Package (AWD)     1,200
Steering-linked headlights     800
Satellite radio     595
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,640
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,820
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Sport Activity Package 1,410 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 430
Cargo area partition net 165 165  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230
Proximity key 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sport Package (AWD)     1,090
Steering-linked headlights     730
Satellite radio     540
Options (change) 11,320 10,120 9,570
Options (change) 10,310 9,220 8,710
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $48,945 $52,045 $44,865
Total Invoice $45,195 $48,060 $41,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,720
Model Year201120112006
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6215hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,945$52,045$44,865
Adjustments for Features-2,605-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,340$49,140$44,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$45,195$48,060$41,070
Adjustments for Features-2,405-2,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,790$45,377$41,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,587$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112006
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$4,905$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,405-2,6830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelX33-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.0 in178.2 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested287596%
Total Not Requested1154%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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