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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: $16,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,385

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $15,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelX3X35-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $55,400
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $51,150
Sport Activity Package 1,550 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,900
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,500
Heated second row seats 450 450 350
Cold Weather Package 700 700 900
Convenience Package 1,700    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 595
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
Cargo area partition net 180 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Multicontour seats     1,200
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Proximity key     1,000
Sunshades, second row     250
Sport Activity Package 1,410 1,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,730
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,275
Heated second row seats 410 410 320
Cold Weather Package 635 635 820
Convenience Package 1,545    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,010
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 540
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230
Cargo area partition net 165 165  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Multicontour seats     1,090
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Proximity key     910
Sunshades, second row     230
Options (change) 13,380 11,880 11,645
Options (change) 12,180 10,820 10,520
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $51,375 $55,475 $67,870
Total Invoice $47,385 $51,180 $62,495

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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: $17,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,613
Model Year201220122009
ModelX3X35-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6300hp 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$51,375$55,475$67,870
Adjustments for Features-545-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,830$54,630$67,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$47,385$51,180$62,495
Adjustments for Features-503-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,882$50,400$62,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,518$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122009
ModelX3X35-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i535i
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
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$4,845$5,145$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-7800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
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.3,660 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested240095%
Total Not Requested1155%
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 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Multicontour 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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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