If you’re planning on gliding into the new year behind the wheel of a luxury crossover, you can do worse than consider the BMW X3. The latest model has picked up where the old one left off, remaining one of BMW’s best-selling models alongside the larger X5. It’s comfortable, sporty, and high-tech. There are only two X3 trims available right now, but BMW is running lease deals on both for the month of January. Here’s a look at how much you’ll pay to lease one of BMW’s X3 luxury crossovers.
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This Month’s BMW X3 Lease Deals
The BMW X3’s lease price for this month starts at $599 per month over 39 months, with $5,239 due at signing. This deal applies to the base X3 30 xDrive variant, the only four-cylinder model in the lineup. The deal is based on qualifying for a $1,000 loyalty credit, applicable to customers who have owned or leased a BMW over the last 12 months. BMW includes 32,500 miles for the duration of the lease, with a fee of $0.25/mile for every additional mile over this limit. Not included are tax, title, licensing, and registration costs.
The only other X3 on sale is the much more powerful M50, and its power advantage is reflected in its price. This BMW X3’s leasing offer is $789/month with $5,889 due at signing. Both these BMW X3 lease deals are applicable to California, so be sure to check BMW’s X3 lease offers with your zip code for potentially different deals in your area.
If you’d rather purchase a new X3, it’ll cost you at least $51,300 for the X3 30 xDrive, increasing to $66,500 for the X3 M50 xDrive. Both models can also be financed at 1.99% APR for up to 60 months.
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Powertrains and Features
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The base BMW X3 has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 255 horsepower. The quick eight-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive grip enable a six-second 0-60 time, so it’s far from slow. One step up is the M50 with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo mill. It also has an eight-speed auto and AWD, but the 0-60 time is down to only 4.4 seconds, thanks to 393 hp.
The base model has all the essentials equipped as standard. It comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, Veganza imitation leather upholstery, BMW’s Curved Display (with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen), dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats.
The sporty M50 is distinguished by larger 20-inch wheels and Shadowline exterior trim. Under the skin, the more powerful engine is complemented by an M Sport differential, an adaptive M suspension, and M Sport brakes with blue calipers. Front sport seats that hold you in place more firmly form part of the M50’s interior upgrades, as well as the unique trim inserts of this derivative.
Final Thoughts
The X3 is perfectly positioned in the middle of BMW’s lineup. It’s not nearly as expensive as the larger X5 and X7, but distances itself from the smaller X1 with available six-cylinder power and greater refinement.
It was a bit cheaper to lease the X3 last month ($569 over 39 months for the base model), but December is often associated with some of the year’s best deals. If you’re after something a bit more luxurious, the equivalent Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic is a little cheaper to lease this month ($569/month over 36 months with $5,203 down). However, the X3 has the edge for driving enjoyment, so keep that in mind if you’re after a more spirited commute.
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