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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: $50,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,890

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelX5X5X53-Series
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $34,500
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $31,740
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500    
Multicontour seats 1,300   1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 595
Active steering 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Proximity key     1,000 500
Premium Package       3,350
Sport Package       1,200
6-speed manual       0
Navigation system       2,100
Steering-linked headlights       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Obstacle detection, rear       350
HD radio       350
iPod integration       400
Heated front seats       500
Sunshades, second row       250
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185    
Multicontour seats 1,185   1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 540
Active steering 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Proximity key     910 455
Premium Package       3,050
Sport Package       1,090
6-speed manual       0
Navigation system       1,910
Steering-linked headlights       730
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Obstacle detection, rear       320
HD radio       315
iPod integration       365
Heated front seats       455
Sunshades, second row       230
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
Options (change) 9,100 7,800 6,600 14,745
Options (change) 8,285 7,100 6,010 13,325
Destination 895 895 895 825
Total Price $65,195 $66,395 $71,695 $50,070
Total Invoice $60,145 $61,260 $66,150 $45,890

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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: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,397
Model Year2012201220122008
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)205, 10205, 10205, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$65,195$66,395$71,695$50,070
Adjustments for Features-6,350-5,700-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,845$60,695$66,345$50,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$7,500$0
Total Invoice$60,145$61,260$66,150$45,890
Adjustments for Features-5,858-5,259-4,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,287$56,001$61,214$45,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,714$6,927$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220122008
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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 $0
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 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
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 
Total Value of Features$8,240$7,590$7,240$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,350$5,700$5,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,858-5,259-4,9360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
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 in38.5 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested76539%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested76539%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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