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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: $50,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelX5X5X5X5X53-Series
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,700 $57,000 $57,700 $62,100 $71,500 $37,500
Base Invoice $51,005 $53,120 $53,765 $57,810 $66,460 $34,680
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550   1,900
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550 550 900
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   550
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Navigation system           2,150
Sport Package           1,650
6-speed manual           0
Adaptive cruise control           2,400
Roof rails           100
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
App support           250
Convenience Package           2,350
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320 2,320   1,730
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 500 500 820
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   500
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Navigation system           1,955
Sport Package           1,500
6-speed manual           0
Adaptive cruise control           2,135
Roof rails           90
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
App support           230
Convenience Package           2,140
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 7,100 7,100 2,700 12,600
Options (change) 6,465 6,465 6,465 6,465 2,460 11,420
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0
Total Price $62,795 $65,095 $65,795 $65,527 $75,195 $50,995
Total Invoice $58,465 $60,580 $61,225 $60,602 $69,915 $46,995

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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: $6,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,453
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelX5X5X5X5X53-Series
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$62,795$65,095$65,795$65,527$75,195$50,995
Adjustments for Features-4,935-6,885-6,885-7,735-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,860$58,210$58,910$57,792$67,860$50,995
Cost Above Minimum$68$418$1,118$0$10,068$0
Total Invoice$58,465$60,580$61,225$60,602$69,915$46,995
Adjustments for Features-4,595-6,407-6,407-7,154-6,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,870$54,173$54,818$53,448$63,095$46,995
Cost Above Minimum$422$725$1,370$0$9,647$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelX5X5X5X5X53-Series
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0    $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera    $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,500$8,500$9,350$8,950$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,935$6,885$6,885$7,735$7,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,595-6,407-6,407-7,154-6,8200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelX53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length193.2 in178.2 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height69.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 X5 xDrive40e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140069%
Total Not Requested62531%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 X5 xDrive50i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Compass0No
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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