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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: $54,845

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,095

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelX3X3X3X35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200 2,250 1,000  
M Sport Package 2,600            
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Technology Package 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 1,850 1,850  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,400 2,400 2,400
Around view cameras 750 750 750 750 800 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Sport Package         3,600 3,600 2,600
App support         250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500
Proximity key         1,000 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD)         1,300 1,300 1,300
Folding second row seats         475 475 475
Convenience Package             1,700
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000 2,050 910  
M Sport Package 2,365            
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Technology Package 2,505 2,505 2,505 2,505 1,685 1,685  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 2,185 2,185 2,185
Around view cameras 685 685 685 685 730 730 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455 455 455
Sport Package         3,275 3,275 2,365
App support         230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475
Proximity key         910 910  
Head-up display (HUD)         1,185 1,185 1,185
Folding second row seats         430 430 430
Convenience Package             1,545
Options (change) 15,400 12,900 12,900 11,000 15,825 14,575 10,875
Options (change) 14,020 11,745 11,745 10,015 14,430 13,290 9,920
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $55,345 $54,845 $56,345 $58,795 $63,620 $67,970 $73,770
Total Invoice $51,530 $51,095 $52,475 $54,745 $58,655 $62,665 $68,035

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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: $11,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,555
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelX3X3X3X35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,345$54,845$56,345$58,795$63,620$67,970$73,770
Adjustments for Features-1,665-3,215-3,215-3,46500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,680$51,630$53,130$55,330$63,620$67,970$73,620
Cost Above Minimum$2,050$0$1,500$3,700$0$4,350$10,000
Total Invoice$51,530$51,095$52,475$54,745$58,655$62,665$68,035
Adjustments for Features-1,550-2,995-2,994-3,22600-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,980$48,100$49,481$51,519$58,655$62,665$67,897
Cost Above Minimum$1,880$0$1,381$3,419$0$4,010$9,242

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelX3X3X3X35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100   
Power door closers      $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0      
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0      
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound   $250   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,315$7,865$7,865$8,115$4,650$4,650$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$3,215$3,215$3,465$0$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,550-2,995-2,994-3,22600-138

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelX35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length183.8 in193.1 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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