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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: $48,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,950

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelX5X5X5X53-Series
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500 $37,500
Base Invoice $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840 $34,680
Premium Package 3,400 3,400 2,200   1,900
Cold Weather Package 1,250 1,250 1,250 600 900
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
iPod integration 400 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350
Roof rails 100 100 100   100
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250   250
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear Climate Package       700  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         2,150
Sport Package         1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Convenience Package         2,350
Premium Package 3,095 3,095 2,000   1,730
Cold Weather Package 1,140 1,140 1,140 545 820
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
iPod integration 365 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320
Roof rails 90 90 90   90
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230   230
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Rear Climate Package       635  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         1,955
Sport Package         1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Convenience Package         2,140
Options (change) 10,850 10,850 9,250 2,650 10,300
Options (change) 9,885 9,885 8,425 2,410 9,375
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0
Total Price $59,325 $61,225 $66,425 $89,025 $48,695
Total Invoice $54,730 $56,335 $61,275 $82,125 $44,950

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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: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,343
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelX5X5X5X53-Series
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$59,325$61,225$66,425$89,025$48,695
Adjustments for Features-4,810-4,810-4,710-6,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,515$56,415$61,715$82,565$48,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,200$28,050$0
Total Invoice$54,730$56,335$61,275$82,125$44,950
Adjustments for Features-4,437-4,426-4,345-5,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,293$51,909$56,930$76,166$44,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,616$6,637$25,873$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelX5X5X5X53-Series
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50 
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rails   $250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 $250
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100  $100
Media drive    $15
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,700$6,600$8,350$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$4,810$4,710$6,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,437-4,426-4,345-5,9590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelX53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in178.2 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,917 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested214075%
Total Not Requested70025%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested214075%
Total Not Requested70025%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested124078%
Total Not Requested35022%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested12531%
Total Not Requested27569%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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