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2012 BMW X3 vs. 2006 BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 BMW X3 vs. 2006 BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,070

2006 BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,350

2006 BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $2,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelX3X3X3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $36,800
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $33,670
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 700
Xenon HID headlights 900   800
Premium Package 3,450   1,800
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,800
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Cargo area partition net 180 180 150
Roof rails 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 635
Xenon HID headlights 820   730
Premium Package 3,140   1,640
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,640
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Cargo area partition net 165 165 135
Roof rails 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 430
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Options (change) 8,730 5,830 6,575
Options (change) 7,950 5,310 5,985
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $46,725 $49,425 $44,070
Total Invoice $43,155 $45,670 $40,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 BMW X3 vs. 2006 BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $598
Model Year201220122006
ModelX3X3X3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/55-17
Total Price$46,725$49,425$44,070
Adjustments for Features-2,390-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,335$47,900$44,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,565$0
Total Invoice$43,155$45,670$40,350
Adjustments for Features-2,207-1,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,948$44,261$40,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,313$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 BMW X3 vs. 2006 BMW X3

Model Year201220122006
ModelX3X3X3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 $50
Cargo mat$40 $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Total Value of Features$4,955$4,090$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,207-1,4090

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 BMW X3 vs. 2006 BMW X3

Model Year20122006
ModelX3X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in110.1 in
Length183.0 in179.7 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested296590%
Total Not Requested32510%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
2006 BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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