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BMW X3 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,070

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,350

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelX3X5X5X5X5X5
Trim3.0ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250
Base Invoice $33,670 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Premium Package 1,800          
Obstacle detection, rear 700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475          
Heated front seats 500          
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350          
Cargo area partition net 150          
Wood trim           0
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Premium Package 1,640          
Obstacle detection, rear 635          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430          
Heated front seats 455          
Navigation system 1,640 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320          
Cargo area partition net 135          
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,575 1,900 1,900 1,900 0 0
Options (change) 5,985 1,730 1,730 1,730 0 0
Destination 695 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $44,070 $57,995 $60,495 $59,495 $65,095 $88,145
Total Invoice $40,350 $53,590 $55,890 $54,970 $60,140 $81,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,667
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelX3X5X5X5X5X5
Trim3.0ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$44,070$57,995$60,495$59,495$65,095$88,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,785-2,885-2,585-2,785-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,070$55,210$57,610$56,910$62,310$83,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$28,585
Total Invoice$40,350$53,590$55,890$54,970$60,140$81,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,573-2,665-2,388-2,573-4,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,350$51,017$53,225$52,582$57,567$77,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$1,565$6,550$26,314

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelX3X5X5X5X5X5
Trim3.0ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails     $250
Cargo area partition net$40    $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    $50
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo organizer$100     
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass     $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,755$5,540$5,640$5,340$5,540$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785$2,885$2,585$2,785$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,573-2,665-2,388-2,573-4,014

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062012
ModelX3X5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in115.5 in
Length179.7 in191.2 in
Width73.0 in76.1 in
Height66.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.021.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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