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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: $53,145

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,995

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $13,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X3X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $34,310 $39,465
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500     1,700  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 750 700 700
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Multicontour seats 1,300     1,300    
App support 250 250 250 250 250 250
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250     250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300     1,300 1,300
Premium Package     3,500 1,850 3,450 3,450
Technology Package     1,700 1,700 3,200 3,200
Sport Activity Package     2,200   1,550 1,750
Heated second row seats         450 450
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185     1,545  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 685 635 635
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Multicontour seats 1,185     1,185    
App support 230 230 230 230 230 230
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230     230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185     1,185 1,185
Premium Package     3,185 1,685 3,140 3,140
Technology Package     1,545 1,545 2,910 2,910
Sport Activity Package     2,000   1,410 1,595
Heated second row seats         410 410
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Options (change) 11,200 9,900 12,250 9,700 15,150 13,650
Options (change) 10,205 9,020 11,150 8,835 13,790 12,430
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $67,295 $68,495 $69,845 $74,795 $53,145 $57,245
Total Invoice $62,065 $63,180 $64,390 $68,975 $48,995 $52,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,447
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X3X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/50-19255/55-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$67,295$68,495$69,845$74,795$53,145$57,245
Adjustments for Features-1,760-1,110-1,260-1,9100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,535$67,385$68,585$72,885$53,145$57,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$3,050$7,350$0$4,000
Total Invoice$62,065$63,180$64,390$68,975$48,995$52,790
Adjustments for Features-1,623-1,024-1,162-1,7610-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,442$62,156$63,228$67,214$48,995$52,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,714$2,786$6,772$0$3,703

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X3X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $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$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,275$5,425$6,075$4,165$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$1,110$1,260$1,910$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,623-1,024-1,162-1,7610-92

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelX5X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in110.6 in
Length191.2 in183.0 in
Width76.1 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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?
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested97581%
Total Not Requested22519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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 X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested240095%
Total Not Requested1155%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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