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BMW X5 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,425

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $13,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,220

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $11,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelX5X3
Trim4.8ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $41,050
Base Invoice $50,595 $37,965
Rear Climate Package 900  
Premium Package 1,850 3,450
Cold Weather Package 900 1,150
Technology Package 2,600  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
Proximity key 1,000  
Power liftgate 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,300
Heated second row seats 350  
Convenience Package   1,150
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Sport Activity Package   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rearview camera   400
Rear Climate Package 820  
Premium Package 1,685 3,140
Cold Weather Package 820 1,045
Technology Package 2,365  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
Proximity key 910  
Power liftgate 455  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,185
Heated second row seats 320  
Convenience Package   1,045
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Sport Activity Package   1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Rearview camera   365
Options (change) 11,845 12,500
Options (change) 10,700 11,380
Destination 825 875
Total Price $67,470 $54,425
Total Invoice $62,120 $50,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,454
Model Year20082011
ModelX5X3
Trim4.8ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$67,470$54,425
Adjustments for Features-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,900$54,425
Total Invoice$62,120$50,220
Adjustments for Features-1,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,674$50,220

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelX5X3
Trim4.8ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4460

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelX5X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in183.0 in
Width76.1 in74.1 in
Height69.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested292598%
Total Not Requested652%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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