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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: $54,725

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,440

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelX3X33-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $39,920 $41,300
M Sport Package 3,000      
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 1,700 1,700
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Technology Package 3,200 3,200 2,750 2,750
Cold Weather Package 700 700 800 800
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Cargo area partition net 180 180    
Sunshades, second row 250   250 250
App support 250 250    
Heated second row seats 450 450    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Proximity key 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300    
Sport Activity Package   1,750    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Lighting Package     800 800
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Track Handling Package     2,300  
Around view cameras     750 750
M Sport Package 2,730      
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 1,545 1,545
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Technology Package 2,910 2,910 2,505 2,505
Cold Weather Package 635 635 730 730
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500
Cargo area partition net 165 165    
Sunshades, second row 230   230 230
App support 230 230    
Heated second row seats 410 410    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Proximity key 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185    
Sport Activity Package   1,595    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Lighting Package     730 730
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Track Handling Package     2,095  
Around view cameras     685 685
Options (change) 16,730 13,830 12,300 10,000
Options (change) 15,235 12,595 11,205 9,110
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $54,725 $57,425 $55,945 $55,145
Total Invoice $50,440 $52,955 $52,120 $51,405

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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: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $699
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelX3X33-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$54,725$57,425$55,945$55,145
Adjustments for Features0-250-735-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,725$57,175$55,210$54,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$350$0
Total Invoice$50,440$52,955$52,120$51,405
Adjustments for Features0-231-685-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,440$52,724$51,435$51,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,284$296$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelX3X33-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,390$5,875$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$735$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-685-266

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelX33-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length183.0 in182.0 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,621 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 xDrive28i

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 rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
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 rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
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

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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