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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: $51,095

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,085

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelX3X3X3X33-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $37,500
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $34,680
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,150
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750   1,900
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 550
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Sport Package         1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Cold Weather Package         900
Adaptive cruise control         2,400
Roof rails         100
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
App support         250
Convenience Package         2,350
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,955
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610   1,730
M Sport Package 2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875  
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 500
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Sport Package         1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Cold Weather Package         820
Adaptive cruise control         2,135
Roof rails         90
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
App support         230
Convenience Package         2,140
Options (change) 13,250 13,350 12,750 10,400 12,700
Options (change) 12,195 12,290 11,740 9,575 11,510
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $54,295 $56,395 $56,495 $60,345 $51,095
Total Invoice $51,115 $53,070 $53,175 $56,775 $47,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $453
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelX3X3X3X33-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$54,295$56,395$56,495$60,345$51,095
Adjustments for Features-3,800-5,850-5,850-6,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,495$50,545$50,645$54,245$51,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$150$3,750$0
Total Invoice$51,115$53,070$53,175$56,775$47,085
Adjustments for Features-3,577-5,505-5,506-5,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,538$47,565$47,669$51,036$47,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$131$3,498$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelX3X3X3X33-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Headlight washers    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats    $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,390$7,440$7,440$7,690$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$5,850$5,850$6,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,577-5,505-5,506-5,7390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelX33-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length183.8 in178.2 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
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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