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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: $56,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,875

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220142014
ModelX5X5X5X5X3X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $36,795 $41,490
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500        
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 750 950 950
Multicontour seats 1,300     1,300    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250     250 250
App support 250 250 250 250    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Lane departure warning   950 950 950    
Premium Package     3,500 1,850 3,200 2,200
Technology Package     1,700 1,700 3,150 3,150
Sport Activity Package     2,200      
Xenon HID headlights         900  
M Sport Package         3,000 3,000
Dynamic Handling Package         1,300 1,300
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Around view cameras         350 350
Sunshades, second row         250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185        
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 685 865 865
Multicontour seats 1,185     1,185    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230     230 230
App support 230 230 230 230    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Lane departure warning   865 865 865    
Premium Package     3,185 1,685 2,910 2,000
Technology Package     1,545 1,545 2,865 2,865
Sport Activity Package     2,000      
Xenon HID headlights         820  
M Sport Package         2,730 2,730
Dynamic Handling Package         1,185 1,185
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Around view cameras         320 320
Sunshades, second row         230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Options (change) 11,200 10,850 13,200 10,650 15,550 13,650
Options (change) 10,205 9,885 12,015 9,700 14,155 12,425
Destination 895 895 895 895 925 925
Total Price $67,295 $69,445 $70,795 $75,745 $56,275 $59,475
Total Invoice $62,065 $64,045 $65,255 $69,840 $51,875 $54,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,143
Model Year201220122012201220142014
ModelX5X5X5X5X3X3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8240hp I4300hp 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)255/50-19275/40-20255/50-19255/55-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$67,295$69,445$70,795$75,745$56,275$59,475
Adjustments for Features-1,135-685-835-1,48500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,160$68,760$69,960$74,260$56,275$59,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$3,800$8,100$0$3,200
Total Invoice$62,065$64,045$65,255$69,840$51,875$54,840
Adjustments for Features-1,047-632-770-1,36900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,018$63,413$64,485$68,471$51,875$54,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$3,467$7,453$0$2,965

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012201220142014
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 
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
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 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
S Voice support    $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
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  
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,500$5,650$6,300$4,815$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$685$835$1,485$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,047-632-770-1,36900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122014
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience 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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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%
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%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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%
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested2900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport 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
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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