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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,795

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,585

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $4,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $30,210 $40,330
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950   950 950
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
M Sport Line 3,400 3,400 3,000 3,000   800  
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200   4,050 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250   250 250
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 250 250 250 250   250 250
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500   500 500
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Executive Package         4,300    
Wood trim         0 0 0
Sunroof         0   0
Leather seating surfaces         0    
Power front sport seats           0  
Sport Line           2,200  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0  
Technology Package           2,150 2,150
Track Handling Package           1,600  
Xenon HID headlights           900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865   865 865
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
M Sport Line 3,095 3,095 2,730 2,730   730  
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000   3,685 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230   230 230
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 230 230 230 230   230 230
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455   455 455
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455 455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 910    
Executive Package         3,915    
Wood trim         0 0 0
Sunroof         0   0
Leather seating surfaces         0    
Power front sport seats           0  
Sport Line           2,000  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0  
Technology Package           1,955 1,955
Track Handling Package           1,455  
Xenon HID headlights           820  
Options (change) 14,050 14,050 11,850 11,850 6,350 14,700 7,300
Options (change) 12,810 12,810 10,805 10,805 5,780 13,380 6,645
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $52,545 $54,045 $56,595 $62,995 $69,345 $47,795 $51,395
Total Invoice $48,985 $50,365 $52,730 $58,620 $64,495 $44,585 $47,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,473
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,545$54,045$56,595$62,995$69,345$47,795$51,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-1,100-1,150-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,545$52,595$56,295$61,520$68,245$46,645$50,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$3,750$8,975$15,700$0$3,400
Total Invoice$48,985$50,365$52,730$58,620$64,495$44,585$47,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,351-280-1,373-1,023-1,073-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,985$49,014$52,450$57,247$63,472$43,512$46,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$3,465$8,262$14,487$0$3,198

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0$0
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Second-row low console     $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Headlight washers    $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats    $200  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,250$2,700$1,550$2,725$2,350$2,400$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$1,100$1,150$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,351-280-1,373-1,023-1,073-1,260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20152015
Model3-Series2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in105.9 in
Length182.5 in174.7 in
Width71.3 in69.8 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested408099%
Total Not Requested251%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested054%
Total Not Requested046%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested223099%
Total Not Requested251%

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