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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: $54,645

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,920

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $10,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelX5X3
TrimxDrive35dxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,700 $42,000
Base Invoice $52,345 $39,320
Premium Package 3,500 3,200
Adaptive Drive 3,500  
App support 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,150
Driver Assistance Package   950
Around view cameras   750
Heated front seats   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 3,185 2,910
Adaptive Drive 3,185  
App support 230  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Technology Package   2,865
Driver Assistance Package   865
Around view cameras   685
Heated front seats   455
Sunshades, second row   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 8,900 11,650
Options (change) 8,105 10,605
Destination 895 995
Total Price $66,495 $54,645
Total Invoice $61,345 $50,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,231
Model Year20122015
ModelX5X3
TrimxDrive35dxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$66,495$54,645
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,285$54,645
Total Invoice$61,345$50,920
Adjustments for Features-1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,151$50,920

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
ModelX5X3
TrimxDrive35dxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
ModelX5X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in110.6 in
Length191.2 in183.8 in
Width76.1 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,379 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 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 information25Yes
Total Requested171588%
Total Not Requested22512%
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 X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested290097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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