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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: $51,125

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $11,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,155

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelX3X35-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $46,955
Sport Activity Package 1,550 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 700
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,800
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,100
Heated second row seats 450 450 350
Cold Weather Package 700 700 900
Convenience Package 1,700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,000
Cargo area partition net 180 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sport Package (AWD)     700
Comfort seats     1,200
Satellite radio     595
Proximity key     1,000
Sunshades, second row     250
Sport Activity Package 1,410 1,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 635
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,640
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 1,910
Heated second row seats 410 410 320
Cold Weather Package 635 635 820
Convenience Package 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 910
Cargo area partition net 165 165  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Sport Package (AWD)     635
Comfort seats     1,090
Satellite radio     540
Proximity key     910
Sunshades, second row     230
Options (change) 13,130 11,630 10,595
Options (change) 11,950 10,590 9,640
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $51,125 $55,225 $62,690
Total Invoice $47,155 $50,950 $57,290

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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: $13,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,537
Model Year201220122006
ModelX3X35-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$51,125$55,225$62,690
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,605$53,405$62,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$47,155$50,950$57,290
Adjustments for Features-1,402-1,6790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,753$49,271$57,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,518$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122006
ModelX3X35-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,070$5,370$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$1,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,402-1,6790

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelX35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in113.6 in
Length183.0 in191.2 in
Width74.1 in72.7 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested312595%
Total Not Requested1655%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested235093%
Total Not Requested1657%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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