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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: $49,650

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $5,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,640

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $5,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0si528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $35,510 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Premium Package 2,800          
Cold Weather Package 1,000 950 950 950 950  
Sport Package 2,300          
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550    
HD radio 350          
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900      
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300 1,300    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Wood trim           0
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Premium Package 2,550          
Cold Weather Package 910 865 865 865 865  
Sport Package 2,095          
Obstacle detection, rear 635 685 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500 500 500    
HD radio 315          
Navigation system 1,640 1,730 1,730      
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185 1,185    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320        
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 10,225 6,900 5,450 3,550 950 0
Options (change) 9,305 6,285 4,965 3,235 865 0
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,650 $55,625 $59,775 $65,875 $64,575 $92,425
Total Invoice $45,640 $51,365 $55,200 $60,830 $59,655 $85,390

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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: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0si528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$49,650$55,625$59,775$65,875$64,575$92,425
Adjustments for Features-50-150-150-1500-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,600$55,475$59,625$65,725$64,575$89,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$10,250$9,100$34,375
Total Invoice$45,640$51,365$55,200$60,830$59,655$85,390
Adjustments for Features-46-139-139-1390-2,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,594$51,226$55,061$60,691$59,655$83,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,835$9,465$8,429$31,785

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelX35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0si528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$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$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,590$5,590$5,590$5,440$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$150$150$150$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-139-139-1390-2,379

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082013
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 sack50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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 ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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