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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,675

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,985

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $7,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM235iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,100 $48,900
Base Invoice $39,830 $44,680
Technology Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   2,700
Cold Weather Package   750
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   2,455
Cold Weather Package   685
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   635
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 4,650 6,425
Options (change) 4,230 5,845
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $48,675 $57,020
Total Invoice $44,985 $52,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series M235i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,239
Model Year20142006
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM235iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine320hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,675$57,020
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,425$57,020
Total Invoice$44,985$52,220
Adjustments for Features-3,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,981$52,220

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

Model Year20142006
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM235iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0040

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

Model Year20142006
Model2-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.9 in107.3 in
Length174.5 in176.7 in
Width69.8 in69.2 in
Height55.8 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,535 lb.3,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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