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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: $52,725

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,630

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Convenience Package 1,850              
M Sport Package 3,000              
Technology Package 3,200 3,200            
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 950 950 950 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
App support 250 250            
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350            
Sport Activity Package   1,250            
Proximity key   500            
Power liftgate   500            
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900    
Around view cameras     750 750 750 800 750  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500          
M Sport Line     3,150          
Wood trim               0
Rear spoiler               0
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Convenience Package 1,685              
M Sport Package 2,730              
Technology Package 2,910 2,910            
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 865 865 865 865 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
App support 230 230            
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320            
Sport Activity Package   1,140            
Proximity key   455            
Power liftgate   455            
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730    
Around view cameras     685 685 685 730 685  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475          
M Sport Line     2,865          
Wood trim               0
Rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 15,100 12,500 11,600 6,850 6,850 7,000 1,700 0
Options (change) 13,745 11,380 10,580 6,240 6,240 6,375 1,550 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $52,725 $54,425 $62,545 $63,445 $64,945 $69,895 $67,595 $95,895
Total Invoice $48,630 $50,220 $58,210 $59,065 $60,445 $65,000 $62,935 $89,085

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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: $11,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,145
Model Year20112011201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$52,725$54,425$62,545$63,445$64,945$69,895$67,595$95,895
Adjustments for Features-2,655-2,290-950-750-750-7500-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$52,135$61,595$62,695$64,195$69,145$67,595$94,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$1,100$2,600$7,550$6,000$32,875
Total Invoice$48,630$50,220$58,210$59,065$60,445$65,000$62,935$89,085
Adjustments for Features-2,449-2,113-884-698-698-6970-1,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,181$48,107$57,326$58,367$59,747$64,303$62,935$87,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$1,041$2,421$6,977$5,609$30,435

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
AWD$1700$1700      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Hill descent control$250$250      
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera       $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100       
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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$100$100
Roof rails$250$250      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$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$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body kit  $0    $0
Bodyside cladding$350       
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200      
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound       $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,180$8,815$7,475$7,275$7,275$7,275$6,525$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$2,290$950$750$750$750$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,449-2,113-884-698-698-6970-1,324

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelX35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length183.0 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
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

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%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 5-Series 528i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%

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