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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: $51,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,185

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X53-Series3-Series
Trim3.0si4.8i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $39,275 $40,655
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 3,150 3,150
Premium Package 2,850 1,850 2,200 2,200
Cold Weather Package 900 900 950 950
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Heated second row seats 350 350    
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,865 2,865
Premium Package 2,595 1,685 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package 820 820 865 865
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Proximity key 910 910    
Heated second row seats 320 320    
HD radio 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 10,245 9,245 8,700 8,700
Options (change) 9,245 8,335 7,915 7,915
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $57,270 $64,870 $51,645 $53,145
Total Invoice $52,755 $59,755 $48,185 $49,565

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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: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,516
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X53-Series3-Series
Trim3.0si4.8i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6350hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$57,270$64,870$51,645$53,145
Adjustments for Features-160-510-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,110$64,360$51,545$53,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$1,600
Total Invoice$52,755$59,755$48,185$49,565
Adjustments for Features-147-470-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,608$59,285$48,092$49,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X53-Series3-Series
Trim3.0si4.8i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,125$4,715$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$510$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-147-470-930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelX53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height69.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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%
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested214088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%
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 downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested124096%
Total Not Requested504%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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