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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: $55,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,795

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelX5X5X53-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $34,080 $39,880
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 950 950
Multicontour seats 1,300   900    
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500      
App support 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Lane departure warning   950 950    
Sport Activity Package     2,200    
Premium Package     1,850 3,100 2,200
Technology Package       3,100 3,100
Driver Assistance Package       1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus       700 700
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Sport Line       2,750 1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 865 865
Multicontour seats 1,185   820    
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185      
App support 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Lane departure warning   865 865    
Sport Activity Package     2,000    
Premium Package     1,685 2,820 2,000
Technology Package       2,820 2,820
Driver Assistance Package       1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus       635 635
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Sport Line       2,505 1,775
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 13,350 13,000 14,450 17,350 14,750
Options (change) 12,160 11,840 13,160 15,790 13,420
Destination 895 895 895 925 925
Total Price $69,445 $71,595 $79,545 $55,125 $58,825
Total Invoice $64,020 $66,000 $73,300 $50,795 $54,225

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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: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelX5X5X53-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/50-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$69,445$71,595$79,545$55,125$58,825
Adjustments for Features-6,050-5,600-6,2500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,395$65,995$73,295$55,125$57,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$9,900$0$2,550
Total Invoice$64,020$66,000$73,300$50,795$54,225
Adjustments for Features-5,577-5,162-5,7590-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$60,838$67,541$50,795$53,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$9,098$0$2,370

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelX5X5X53-Series3-Series
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manual   $150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Total Value of Features$9,125$8,675$9,325$3,075$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,050$5,600$6,250$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,577-5,162-5,7590-1,060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelX53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in110.6 in
Length191.2 in182.5 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height69.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested131568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested131568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested235096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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