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2017 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,895

2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,675

2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,310

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3X3X3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $34,310 $39,465
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750   3,450 3,450
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Technology Package 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 3,200 3,200
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,400 1,300
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700 3,000 3,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 550 550
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500
Around view cameras 750 750 750 750    
Convenience Package         1,700  
Head-up display (HUD)         1,300 1,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
App support         250 250
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench         200 200
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610   3,140 3,140
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875    
Technology Package 2,530 2,530 2,530 2,530 2,910 2,910
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,275 1,185
M Sport Package 2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485 2,730 2,730
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 500 500
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 455 455
Around view cameras 690 690 690 690    
Convenience Package         1,545  
Head-up display (HUD)         1,185 1,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
App support         230 230
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench         180 180
Options (change) 14,200 14,300 13,700 11,350 15,900 14,100
Options (change) 13,065 13,160 12,610 10,445 14,470 12,835
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $55,245 $57,345 $57,445 $61,295 $53,895 $57,695
Total Invoice $51,985 $53,940 $54,045 $57,645 $49,675 $53,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,416
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3X3X3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$55,245$57,345$57,445$61,295$53,895$57,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,300-1,200-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,245$55,295$55,395$58,995$52,695$56,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$150$3,750$0$3,800
Total Invoice$51,985$53,940$54,045$57,645$49,675$53,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,928-1,929-2,163-1,106-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,985$52,012$52,116$55,482$48,569$52,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$131$3,497$0$3,520

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Features Comparison: 2017 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW X3

Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3X3X3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,250$4,300$4,300$4,550$3,450$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,300$1,200$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,928-1,929-2,163-1,106-1,106

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 BMW X3 vs. 2012 BMW X3

Model Year20172012
ModelX3X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length183.8 in183.0 in
Width74.1 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100Yes
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 plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested321598%
Total Not Requested752%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
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
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested244097%
Total Not Requested753%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
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 Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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