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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: $11,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,125

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $12,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelX35-Series5-Series
Trim3.0i530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $33,670 $48,295 $53,180
Cold Weather Package 750    
Premium Package 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700 700
Navigation system 1,800    
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Cold Weather Package 685    
Premium Package 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 645 645
Navigation system 1,640    
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,335  
Options (change) 6,325 3,400 1,950
Options (change) 5,760 3,120 1,785
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $43,820 $55,595 $59,395
Total Invoice $40,125 $52,410 $55,960

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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: $10,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,224
Model Year200620172017
ModelX35-Series5-Series
Trim3.0i530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,820$55,595$59,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,820$54,470$58,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$40,125$52,410$55,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,125$51,349$54,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,551

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620172017
ModelX35-Series5-Series
Trim3.0i530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
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
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,290$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-1,060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelX35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in117.1 in
Length179.7 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height66.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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