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2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i
SUV · 240 hp · 21 mpg combined
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$37,100Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking26 factory options, from $180 to $3,450.
Premium Package$3,450
Technology Package$3,200
M Sport Package$3,000
Navigation System$2,150
Convenience Package$1,700
Sport Activity Package$1,550
Dynamic Handling Package$1,400
Panoramic Moonroof$1,350
Head-Up Display$1,300
Premium Sound Package$950
Xenon Headlights$900
Park Distance Control$750
Cold Weather Package$700
BMW Assist w/Enhanced Bluetooth and USB$650
Power Tailgate$500
Comfort Access Keyless Entry$500
Heated Front Seats$500
Cold Weather Package II$450
Rear-View Camera$400
Satellite Radio w/1 Year Subscription$350
Roof Rails in Aluminum Satin$250
Automatic High Beams$250
Rear Manual Side Window Shades$250
BMW Apps$250
Split Fold-Down-Rear Seat$200
Cargo Net$180
Which X3 is right for you?
Two trims, $37,100 to $42,700. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,600, from xDrive28i to xDrive35i.
The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.
240hp3.0L six-cylinder
221lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 19 city · 25 highway
AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
27.6 cu ftCargo volume
4,112 lbsCurb weight
5,137 lbsGVWR
3,000 lbsMax towing
904 lbsMax payload
121 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- alloy trim on dash
- alloy trim on center console
- alloy trim on doors
- alloy trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- 4 one-touch power windows
- remote window operation
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage center armrest
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time
- Turning circle
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 8.0 in. wheels
- 245/55R17 99H tires
- Run flat tires
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- Transmission
- Drive type
- mechanical center differential
- Center limited slip differential
- descent control
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- brake drying
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- emergency braking preparation
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 205 watts stereo output
- 12 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- radio data system
- diversity antenna
7 interiors
- Black Nevada
- Chestnut Nevada
- Oyster Nevada
- Sand Beige Nevada
- Black
- Mojave Nevada
- Beige
Premium leather or leatherette.
11 factory paints
- Blue Water Metallic
- Deep Sea Blue Metallic
- Mineral Silver Metallic
- Vermilion Red Metallic
- Black Sapphire Metallic
- Alpine White
- Titanium Silver Metallic
- Sparkling Bronze Metallic
- Space Gray Metallic
- Carbon Black Metallic
- Jet Black
8 of the 11 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2012 X3. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Rust
12 yr
Roadside
4 yr
Maintenance
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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Other years of the X3 xDrive28i.
2013 X3 xDrive28i
$38,850$1,750 more11 colors · starting MSRP
2011 X3 xDrive28i
$36,750$350 less11 colors · starting MSRP
2014 X3 xDrive28i
$39,800$2,700 more11 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.