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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: $52,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelX3X33-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Technology Package 3,200 3,200 3,100 3,100 3,100
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 3,100 2,200 2,200
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
M Sport Package 3,000        
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 950 950 950
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
App support 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Sport Activity Package   1,250      
Driver Assistance Package     1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900    
Sport Line     2,750 1,950 1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Technology Package 2,910 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,820
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,820 2,000 2,000
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
M Sport Package 2,730        
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 865 865 865
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
App support 230 230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500
Sport Activity Package   1,140      
Driver Assistance Package     1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820    
Sport Line     2,505 1,775 1,775
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 15,550 12,900 14,750 12,150 12,150
Options (change) 14,155 11,745 13,445 11,075 11,075
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $53,175 $54,825 $52,525 $56,225 $62,725
Total Invoice $49,040 $50,585 $48,450 $51,880 $57,860

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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: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,090
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelX3X33-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$53,175$54,825$52,525$56,225$62,725
Adjustments for Features-3,990-3,8900-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,185$50,935$52,525$55,075$61,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$2,550$8,975
Total Invoice$49,040$50,585$48,450$51,880$57,860
Adjustments for Features-3,680-3,5890-1,061-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,360$46,996$48,450$50,819$56,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,636$0$2,369$8,280

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelX3X33-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual  $150  
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,965$2,075$3,225$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$3,890$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,680-3,5890-1,061-1,130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelX33-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length183.0 in182.5 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
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 Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested131540%
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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
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 Requested1915100%
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
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%
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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested235096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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