BMW iX3 Costs $20K Less Than the Porsche Macan EV and Goes Further

The first of the Neue Klasse generation of next-generation vehicles is the BMW iX3, and BMW USA has finally revealed pricing for the U.S. market, making the Porsche Macan EV look overpriced on the way. For the record, the Macan EV claims up to 315 miles of range, and the luxury electric crossover has a base MSRP of $80,300. But with the iX3 50 xDrive, you’ll pay less and go further, with its MSRP starting at $61,500 (plus $1,350 for destination and handling), and its official EPA range estimated at an impressive 434 miles. And if that doesn’t seem like enough range, real-world testing suggests it could go much further. Is BMW underestimating range in the same way it underquotes horsepower figures? Maybe, maybe not, but either way, the new iX3 is looking like a seriously compelling choice.

2027 BMW iX3 Configurator Is Now Live

The configurator for the new BMW iX3 is live as of today, and interested customer can reserve their crossover through the website with a $1,000 deposit, with deliveries set to begin in late September. Naturally, the wheel options you choose will affect the overall range, but you get all the range and all 463 horsepower/476 lb-ft as standard. Here’s what to expect:

With a maximum charging rate of 400 kW, the iX3 can add an estimated 185 miles of range in 10 minutes or charge from 10-80 percent in 21 minutes, when using an 800-volt DC charging station. As standard, the iX3 comes with an NACS port, so replenishing the battery at a Tesla Supercharger doesn’t require a special adapter. What else comes standard for your $62,850 (including destination)?

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The BMW Panoramic Vision setup with a “free-cut” central infotainment touchscreen is included, as is perforated Veganza imitation leather upholstery in your choice of one of four themes: Black Contemporary Interior Design, Digital White Contemporary Interior Design, Castanea Contemporary Interior Design, or Agave Green Contemporary Interior Design. You also get 20-inch Aero Bicolor 1046 wheels with all-season tires, though, as noted in the table above, summer rubber that maximizes range comes at no cost. Other standard equipment includes ambient lighting, wireless smartphone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Driving Assistant Plus suite of driver aids with active blind-spot detection, lane-keep assist, forward collision mitigation, active cruise control with a steering assistant, and active park distance control with side protection. You also get Digital Key Plus, which lets you give others control of the vehicle via a smartphone app without needing to give them the physical key.

Numerous Options on Offer for 2027 BMW iX3

BMW offers several upgrades if you’re willing to spend a little extra, including the Comfort Package for $1,500. This gives the electric SUV a heated steering wheel and multifunction seats, as well as a panoramic glass sunroof with glazing. If you don’t want the glass roof, BMW will delete it and give you $750 back, which could go towards the Driving Assistance Professional Package ($2,500). This unlocks a Highway & Commuting Assistant, Traffic Jam Assistant, and Active Lane Change with Eye Activation. Alternatively, you can spend $2,500 on the M Sport Package, adding a Sport steering wheel (or an M steering wheel for an extra $150) and 20-inch M Aero V-Spoke Bicolor 1047M wheels on summer tires. In fact, this package offers five different wheel styles, each with their own pricing. The M Sport Package also gives you subtle M Sport upgrades inside and out, while the $4,000 M Sport Professional Package adds the M Sport upgrades plus BMW Iconic Glow exterior lighting, M Sport brakes with red or blue calipers, and an M steering wheel. Leather upholstery, heated rear seats, a trailer hitch, and a Harman Kardon sound system are also available.

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In terms of paint options, you can have Alpine White at no cost or Black Sapphire Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, Space Silver Metallic, Vegas Red Metallic, Polarized Grey Metallic, Ocean Wave Blue Metallic, or Eucalyptus Green Metallic for $650. Alternatively, Frozen (matte) Space Silver Metallic costs $3,600. We built the most expensive iX3 possible and, without adding additional maintenance plans or charging adapters, came out with a total of $84,350. In other words, for less than five grand more than the cheapest Porsche Macan EV, you can have a fully kitted iX3. That’s not bad value. You can give the configurator a whirl here.