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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: $53,345

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,760

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelX5X53-Series3-Series
Trim3.0si4.8i328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $39,920 $41,300
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,750 2,750
Sport Package 3,700 3,700    
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 2,850 1,850 1,700 1,700
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    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package     800 800
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Track Handling Package     2,300  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,505 2,505
Sport Package 3,365 3,365    
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090    
Premium Package 2,595 1,685 1,545 1,545
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    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Cold Weather Package     730 730
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Track Handling Package     2,095  
Options (change) 14,745 13,745 10,500 8,200
Options (change) 13,335 12,425 9,560 7,465
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $61,770 $69,370 $54,145 $53,345
Total Invoice $56,845 $63,845 $50,475 $49,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,478
Model Year2008200820162016
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)255/50-19255/50-19225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$61,770$69,370$54,145$53,345
Adjustments for Features-660-1,010-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,110$68,360$53,695$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$350$0
Total Invoice$56,845$63,845$50,475$49,760
Adjustments for Features-607-930-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,238$62,915$50,056$49,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$296$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820162016
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
Heated steering wheel  $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 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,075$6,515$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$1,010$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-607-930-4190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelX53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.0 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height69.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,621 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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%
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%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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