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BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,820

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,125

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $8,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0i528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $33,670 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Package 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package 750      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750 750  
Xenon HID headlights 800 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900  
Ski sack   150 150 150
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Premium Package 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package 685      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 685 685  
Xenon HID headlights 730 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,640 1,730 1,730  
Ski sack   135 135 135
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 6,325 7,025 6,125 1,125
Options (change) 5,760 6,395 5,575 1,020
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $43,820 $52,950 $57,100 $62,200
Total Invoice $40,125 $48,915 $52,740 $57,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,454
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0i528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,820$52,950$57,100$62,200
Adjustments for Features-725000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,095$52,950$57,100$62,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,250
Total Invoice$40,125$48,915$52,740$57,480
Adjustments for Features-664000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,461$48,915$52,740$57,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$8,565

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0i528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$4,615$3,890$3,890$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-664000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelX35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in116.9 in
Length179.7 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height66.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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