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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: $48,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $37,150
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $34,380
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 1,900
M Sport Package 3,000    
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Cargo area partition net 180 180  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
App support 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Sunshades, second row 250    
Proximity key 500    
Sport Activity Package   1,750  
Sport Package     1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Roof rails     100
Convenience Package     2,350
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 1,730
M Sport Package 2,730    
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Cargo area partition net 165 165  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230
App support 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Sunshades, second row 230    
Proximity key 455    
Sport Activity Package   1,595  
Sport Package     1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Roof rails     90
Convenience Package     2,140
Options (change) 13,080 10,180 10,100
Options (change) 11,915 9,275 9,195
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $51,075 $53,775 $48,125
Total Invoice $47,120 $49,635 $44,450

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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: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $365
Model Year201220122011
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$51,075$53,775$48,125
Adjustments for Features-3,290-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,785$50,335$48,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$47,120$49,635$44,450
Adjustments for Features-3,035-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,085$46,460$44,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122011
ModelX3X33-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,840$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,035-3,1750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested46518%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested1975100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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