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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: $53,325

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,210

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelX33-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive35i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,700 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $39,465 $38,315 $39,695
Premium Package 3,450 2,200 2,200
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400    
Technology Package 3,200 3,150 3,150
Cold Weather Package 700 950 950
Heated second row seats 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Cargo area partition net 180    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
App support 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Around view cameras   750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Premium Package 3,140 2,000 2,000
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275    
Technology Package 2,910 2,865 2,865
Cold Weather Package 635 865 865
Heated second row seats 410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Cargo area partition net 165    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230
App support 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Around view cameras   685 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Options (change) 12,080 10,950 10,950
Options (change) 11,000 9,970 9,970
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $55,675 $53,325 $54,825
Total Invoice $51,360 $49,210 $50,590

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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: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,390
Model Year201220142014
ModelX33-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive35i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$55,675$53,325$54,825
Adjustments for Features0-260-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,675$53,065$54,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$51,360$49,210$50,590
Adjustments for Features0-240-148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,360$48,970$50,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220142014
ModelX33-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive35i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,165$4,425$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-148

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelX33-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length183.0 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested46518%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

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