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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: $54,425

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $13,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,220

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelX3X5
TrimxDrive35ixDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $56,200
Base Invoice $37,965 $51,885
Convenience Package 1,150  
Premium Package 3,450 2,200
Navigation system 2,150  
Sport Activity Package 1,250  
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,250
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 595
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,200
Rearview camera 400  
Technology Package   2,600
Multicontour seats   1,200
Rear Climate Package   900
Proximity key   1,000
HD radio   350
Convenience Package 1,045  
Premium Package 3,140 2,000
Navigation system 1,955  
Sport Activity Package 1,140  
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,140
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 540
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,010
Rearview camera 365  
Technology Package   2,365
Multicontour seats   1,090
Rear Climate Package   820
Proximity key   910
HD radio   320
Options (change) 12,500 11,295
Options (change) 11,380 10,195
Destination 875 825
Total Price $54,425 $68,320
Total Invoice $50,220 $62,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,792
Model Year20112009
ModelX3X5
TrimxDrive35ixDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$54,425$68,320
Adjustments for Features0-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,425$67,350
Total Invoice$50,220$62,905
Adjustments for Features0-893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,220$62,012

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112009
ModelX3X5
TrimxDrive35ixDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,205$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112009
ModelX3X5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in115.5 in
Length183.0 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.621.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested765100%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested292598%
Total Not Requested652%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
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 Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

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
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1590100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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