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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: $47,350

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,545

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $6,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0si528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $35,510 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package 2,800 2,250 1,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Obstacle detection, rear 700     750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550  
HD radio 350        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,800        
Ski sack   150 150   150
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Proximity key     1,000    
Premium Package 2,550 2,050 910    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Cold Weather Package 910 1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Obstacle detection, rear 635     685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500 500 500  
HD radio 315        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,640        
Ski sack   135 135   135
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Proximity key     910    
Options (change) 7,925 6,250 6,000 2,350 1,600
Options (change) 7,210 5,690 5,460 2,140 1,455
Destination 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $47,350 $54,045 $59,395 $64,195 $64,495
Total Invoice $43,545 $49,915 $54,835 $59,290 $59,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,183
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0si528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,350$54,045$59,395$64,195$64,495
Adjustments for Features-500-700-9500-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,850$53,345$58,445$64,195$63,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$10,850$10,600
Total Invoice$43,545$49,915$54,835$59,290$59,570
Adjustments for Features-460-647-8770-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,085$49,268$53,958$59,290$59,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,690$10,022$9,794

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0si528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo organizer$100    
Roof rails$250    
Ski sack$50$50$50 $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,365$5,615$4,665$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$700$950$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-647-8770-508

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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