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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: $51,375

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,405

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,250 1,000 2,300  
Convenience Package 1,850         1,700
Technology Package 3,200 3,200 1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
App support 250 250 250 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Sport Activity Package   1,250        
Proximity key   500 1,000 1,000    
Power liftgate   500        
Sport Package     3,600 3,600 3,000 2,600
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500
Around view cameras     800 800 800  
Driver Assistance Package           3,500
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,050 910 2,095  
Convenience Package 1,685         1,545
Technology Package 2,910 2,910 1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
App support 230 230 230 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Sport Activity Package   1,140        
Proximity key   455 910 910    
Power liftgate   455        
Sport Package     3,275 3,275 2,730 2,365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475
Around view cameras     730 730 730  
Driver Assistance Package           3,185
Options (change) 13,750 14,150 13,900 12,650 10,100 10,350
Options (change) 12,520 12,885 12,680 11,540 9,220 9,440
Destination 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $51,375 $56,075 $61,695 $66,045 $71,945 $73,245
Total Invoice $47,405 $51,725 $56,905 $60,915 $66,370 $67,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,281
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$51,375$56,075$61,695$66,045$71,945$73,245
Adjustments for Features-1,930-2,415000-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,445$53,660$61,695$66,045$71,945$72,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,215$0$4,350$10,250$10,800
Total Invoice$47,405$51,725$56,905$60,915$66,370$67,555
Adjustments for Features-1,781-2,228000-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,624$49,497$56,905$60,915$66,370$66,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0$4,010$9,465$9,958

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails $250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,615$5,200$5,200$5,200$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$2,415$0$0$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,781-2,228000-692

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelX35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length183.0 in193.1 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested131540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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