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BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,535

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelX5X5X53-Series
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8is328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $34,500
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $31,740
Premium Package 3,400 2,500   3,350
Rear Climate Package 600      
Sport Package 2,500 1,600   1,700
Cold Weather Package 750 750   750
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Auto-dimming mirrors 350      
Obstacle detection, rear 700     350
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,100
6-speed manual       0
Steering-linked headlights       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Sunshades, second row       250
Premium Package 3,095 2,275   3,050
Rear Climate Package 545      
Sport Package 2,275 1,455   1,545
Cold Weather Package 685 685   685
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Auto-dimming mirrors 320      
Obstacle detection, rear 635     320
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,910
6-speed manual       0
Steering-linked headlights       730
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Sunshades, second row       230
Options (change) 10,900 6,650 1,800 9,850
Options (change) 9,925 6,055 1,640 8,970
Destination 695 695 695 825
Total Price $54,095 $60,945 $73,595 $45,175
Total Invoice $49,475 $55,705 $67,215 $41,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,955
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelX5X5X53-Series
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8is328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$54,095$60,945$73,595$45,175
Adjustments for Features-2,170-3,070-4,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,925$57,875$69,375$45,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,950$17,450$0
Total Invoice$49,475$55,705$67,215$41,535
Adjustments for Features-1,985-2,806-3,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,490$52,899$63,361$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,409$15,871$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelX5X5X53-Series
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8is328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,600$5,750$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$3,070$4,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,985-2,806-3,8540

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelX53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length183.7 in178.2 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height67.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested240094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested22545%
Total Not Requested27555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested280098%
Total Not Requested502%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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