New Era
Much has been said about BMW‘s renewed plans for electrified mobility. Neue Klasse models are touted as the brand’s definition of what the next era of EVs should be, and the first car comes off strong right out of the gate.
The iX3 is the first car in the Neue Klasse line that will eventually expand; it already draws a lot of attention for its design, capabilities, and price. On paper, the base price is very competitive, but we decided to find out how expensive the iX3 can get.
Build Your iX3
To see just how expensive the iX3 can become, we played around with BMW USA’s configuration/builder function. Before we get into the details, the listed MSRP of the 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive is $61,500 (before destination charges).
That price, as mentioned, is very competitive, with most competitors costing a few grand more, with the Tesla Model Y Performance, Audi Q4 e-tron, and Cadillac Lyriq as the only models that cost less than the BMW.
Before anything else, you immediately choose which BMW iX3 variant you want; the most expensive is the M Sport pack, which adds $4,000 right off the bat. Things continue to add up from there: the Frozen Space Silver Metallic paint is $3,600, and the 22-inch rims are $3,500. Inside, there are also top-dollar add-ons; the Black BMW Individual Interior Design with Leather is $1,500. After the interior page, you’d think you’d almost be done configuring your iX3, but wait, there’s much more.
The final two pages feature a mix of smaller but equally pricey options; prices range from $250 for floor mats to $2,500 for the Driving Assistance Professional Package. As you round out your build, you will need to choose your aftersales package; BMW Ultimate Care +4 provides an additional 4-year coverage of up to 89,000 miles beyond the free 2-year coverage, at a cost of $2,749. Last but not least is the $1,350 destination and handling fee.
The Cost Of Individuality
While it’s fun to dabble in customizing your own iX3, the total price we got for our fully loaded version is $87,879, a full $26,379 just for optional extras. Obviously, we went overboard with the specs. You can still build your iX3 to a reasonable spec, with just the essentials and a few “indulgences.”
We expect many people to be playing around with the configurator, given that sales of the iX3 are rising and even competing with the X3 model, according to BMW’s Q1 sales report.
