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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: $51,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,315

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelX5X5X53-Series
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $58,900 $37,500
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $54,390 $34,680
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750   2,350
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750  
Multicontour seats 1,300 900 1,300  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
App support 250 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Premium Package     2,200 1,900
iPod integration     400  
Roof rails     100 100
Sport Package       1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505   2,140
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685  
Multicontour seats 1,185 820 1,185  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
App support 230 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Premium Package     2,000 1,730
iPod integration     365  
Roof rails     90 90
Sport Package       1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 12,950 12,550 12,900 12,950
Options (change) 11,805 11,440 11,755 11,740
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $65,925 $68,025 $72,675 $51,345
Total Invoice $60,810 $62,745 $67,020 $47,315

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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: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,214
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelX5X5X53-Series
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$65,925$68,025$72,675$51,345
Adjustments for Features-5,725-5,725-5,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,200$62,300$67,525$51,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$7,325$0
Total Invoice$60,810$62,745$67,020$47,315
Adjustments for Features-5,281-5,281-4,7490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,529$57,464$62,271$47,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$6,742$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelX5X5X53-Series
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,275$7,275$6,700$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,725$5,725$5,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,281-5,281-4,7490

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelX53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length191.2 in178.2 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested139071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested139071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested126578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

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, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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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