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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: $44,070

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,350

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250 $36,800
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450 $33,670
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900     1,800
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           1,800
Xenon HID headlights           800
Obstacle detection, rear           700
Metallic paint (extra cost)           475
Cargo area partition net           150
Deep-tinted rear windows           350
Heated front seats           500
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730     1,640
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           1,640
Xenon HID headlights           730
Obstacle detection, rear           635
Metallic paint (extra cost)           430
Cargo area partition net           135
Deep-tinted rear windows           320
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 1,900 1,900 1,900 0 0 6,575
Options (change) 1,730 1,730 1,730 0 0 5,985
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 695
Total Price $57,995 $60,495 $59,495 $65,095 $88,145 $44,070
Total Invoice $53,590 $55,890 $54,970 $60,140 $81,345 $40,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,667
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/55-17
Total Price$57,995$60,495$59,495$65,095$88,145$44,070
Adjustments for Features-2,785-2,885-2,585-2,785-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,210$57,610$56,910$62,310$83,795$44,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$28,585$0
Total Invoice$53,590$55,890$54,970$60,140$81,345$40,350
Adjustments for Features-2,573-2,665-2,388-2,573-4,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,017$53,225$52,582$57,567$77,331$40,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,565$6,550$26,314$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener    $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo organizer     $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers    $50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,640$5,340$5,540$7,105$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$2,885$2,585$2,785$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,573-2,665-2,388-2,573-4,0140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
ModelX5X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in110.1 in
Length191.2 in179.7 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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