2017
BMW X3

Starts at:

$42,050

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Available trims

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Starts at

$40,050

21 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Starts at

$42,050

21 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle

Starts at

$42,750

-

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle

Starts at

$48,950

19 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Turbo four- or six-cylinder gas engine

Turbo-diesel four-cylinder available

Eight-speed automatic standard

Rear- or all-wheel drive

Motion-activated power liftgate standard

Wireless smartphone charging and Wi-Fi hot spot available

The good & the bad

The good

Affordable rear-wheel-drive model

Attractive design

Visibility

The bad

Leather upholstery not standard

Rear-wheel drive not available with six-cylinder engine

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Available cars near you

$13,500

Used 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i

8 mi away
$19,985

Used 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i

12 mi away
$15,900 $1,000 price drop

Used 2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i

69 mi away
$12,490

Used 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i

84 mi away
$14,977

Used 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i

84 mi away
$10,200 $300 price drop

Used 2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i

87 mi away

Safety review

Based on the 2017 BMW X3 base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 5/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

16.9%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

16.9%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

12 years

Powertrain

4 years / 50,000 miles

Maintenance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles

Basic

1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty

Dealer certification

196-point inspection

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$40,050

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MPG

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Seat capacity

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Warranty

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Engine

Rear-wheel drive

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MPG

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Warranty

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2019

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Starts at

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MPG

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Seat capacity

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Warranty

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2020

BMW X3 PHEV

Starts at

$48,550

18 mi.

Range

5

Seat capacity

48 month/50,000 miles

Warranty

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Engine

All-wheel drive

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2019

4.6

BMW X3

Starts at

$41,000

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MPG

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Seat capacity

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Warranty

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

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Most recent

By Johnny K! from Behlehem PA

Owns this car

February 25, 2025

STAR AUTO MALL: Worst car dealer EVER!

STAR AUTO MALL: Worst car dealer EVER! I bought a 2017 BMW X3. They never checked the car! I had problems immediately! I called, emailed & texted... Star Auto Mall would NOT return my calls, texts or emails! I went to BMW dealer, and they found lots of issues! Wires hanging down, tires rubbing, etc. It cost me $480 to

fix it! I billed Star Auto Mall, and it looks like they're just chucking me the finger!! AVOID these incompetent thieves! Here's links to my issues with the car they sold me! https://thebassplayer.com/BMW-Bill.pdf https://thebassplayer.com/BMW-1.mp4 If I don't get a check by the end of the month, a lawyer friend told me it's a slam dunk in small claims count.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By JamesL from Durham, NC

Owns this car

June 11, 2021

One of the Best

My wife and I are very pleased with our BMW X3. I am impressed with the performance and the way it handles. I have owned and driven many autos this by far one of the very best.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 BMW X3?

The 2017 BMW X3 is available in 4 trim levels:

sDrive28i (1 style)
xDrive28d (1 style)
xDrive28i (1 style)
xDrive35i (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2017 BMW X3?

The 2017 BMW X3 offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 BMW X3 reliable?

The 2017 BMW X3 has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 BMW X3 owners.

Is the 2017 BMW X3 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 BMW X3. 96.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5

Based on 90 reviews

Comfort: 4.8
Interior: 4.8
Performance: 4.9
Value: 4.5
Exterior: 4.8
Reliability: 4.9

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