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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: $46,370

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,615

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $34,500
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $31,740
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 3,350
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,100
M Sport Package 3,000    
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Cargo area partition net 180 180  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 595
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250
Proximity key 500 500 500
Sport Activity Package   1,250  
Sport Package     1,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Steering-linked headlights     800
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 3,050
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,910
M Sport Package 2,730    
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Cargo area partition net 165 165  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 540
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230
Proximity key 455 455 455
Sport Activity Package   1,140  
Sport Package     1,090
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Steering-linked headlights     730
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Options (change) 12,770 10,120 11,045
Options (change) 11,630 9,220 10,050
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $50,395 $52,045 $46,370
Total Invoice $46,515 $48,060 $42,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $166
Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
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$50,395$52,045$46,370
Adjustments for Features-4,405-4,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,990$47,840$46,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0
Total Invoice$46,515$48,060$42,615
Adjustments for Features-4,066-3,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,449$44,177$42,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,728$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,705$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$4,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,066-3,8830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
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 rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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 Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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