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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: $47,500

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $14,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,680

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $13,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelX3X5
Trim3.0si4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $54,800
Base Invoice $35,510 $50,595
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Cold Weather Package 1,000 900
Premium Package 2,800 1,850
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
HD radio 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,900
Cargo area partition net 150  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Heated second row seats   350
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Cold Weather Package 910 820
Premium Package 2,550 1,685
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
HD radio 315 320
Navigation system 1,640 1,730
Cargo area partition net 135  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Heated second row seats   320
Options (change) 8,075 6,050
Options (change) 7,345 5,510
Destination 825 825
Total Price $47,500 $61,675
Total Invoice $43,680 $56,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,625
Model Year20082008
ModelX3X5
Trim3.0si4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$47,500$61,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,500$59,915
Total Invoice$43,680$56,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,680$55,305

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008
ModelX3X5
Trim3.0si4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,340$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,625

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008
ModelX3X5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in115.5 in
Length179.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in76.1 in
Height66.0 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.0 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 3.0si

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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