Is the 2022 BMW X3 a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $43,700. Class median $41,500.
- Off-road: 7.2 in clearance. Top 82% of 154.
- Price: 7% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.2 in, top 82% |
| Worth the money | No | 7% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X3 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 28.7 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | Yes |
Is the X3 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,700 | Median $41,500 | 163 | No |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | 185.9 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X3 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 35% of 149
Is the X3 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.2 in clearance, 66.0 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X3 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.2 in clearance. Top 82% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD, 7.2 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X3 worth the money?
No. Priced 7% above cars like it.
- Price, sDrive30i RWD
- $43,700
- Predicted price
- $40,693
- Gap
- +$3,007 (+7%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X3 a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD | $43,700 | 12.8 cents | 62.7 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Ford Escape SEL AWD | $34,765 | 12.3 cents | 65.4 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT AWD | $35,845 | 12.3 cents | 75.7 cu ft | 260 hp |
| INFINITI QX50 PURE FWD | $39,150 | 12.3 cents | 65.1 cu ft | 268 hp |
Compared with 1,113 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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