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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: $54,695

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $5,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Premium Package 3,450 3,450          
M Sport Package 3,000            
Convenience Package 1,700            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550    
Rearview camera 400 400          
App support 250 250          
Heated second row seats 450 450 350 350 350    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Sport Activity Package   1,750          
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 700    
Wood trim           0 0
Heated front seats           500  
Sunroof             0
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Premium Package 3,140 3,140          
M Sport Package 2,730            
Convenience Package 1,545            
Cold Weather Package 635 635          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505    
Rearview camera 365 365          
App support 230 230          
Heated second row seats 410 410 320 320 320    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Sport Activity Package   1,595          
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 920 645    
Wood trim           0 0
Heated front seats           455  
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 16,700 13,750 6,940 6,940 5,190 500 0
Options (change) 15,205 12,525 6,380 6,380 4,770 455 0
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000
Total Price $54,695 $57,345 $62,135 $60,467 $65,635 $78,295 $105,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,005
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$54,695$57,345$62,135$60,467$65,635$78,295$105,495
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,090-750-75-3,375-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,505$55,255$62,060$60,467$65,560$74,920$100,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$1,593$0$5,093$14,453$39,653

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
ModelX3X35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   $1700 
RWD  $0$0$0  
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
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
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack   $0   
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250$250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
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$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,965$8,865$6,850$6,775$6,850$10,150$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,090$75$0$75$3,375$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,018-1,927-90-7-63-102

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122021
ModelX35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in117.1 in
Length183.0 in195.8 in
Width74.1 in73.5 in
Height65.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,766 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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