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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: $47,325

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,650

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $6,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015201520152015
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $29,710 $39,830 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Premium Package 4,050 2,300 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Technology Package 2,150 2,150        
Cold Weather Package 700 550        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 950  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,000          
Power front sport seats 0          
Sport Line 2,300          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0          
M Sport Line 700   3,400 3,000 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 0 0       0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250 250  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 250 250 250 250 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500 500
Sunroof   0       0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500  
Steering-linked headlights     900      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Executive Package           4,300
Leather seating surfaces           0
Premium Package 3,685 2,095 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Technology Package 1,955 1,955        
Cold Weather Package 635 500        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 865  
Dynamic Handling Package 910          
Power front sport seats 0          
Sport Line 2,095          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0          
M Sport Line 635   3,095 2,730 2,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 0 0       0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230 230  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 230 230 230 230 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455 455
Sunroof   0       0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475  
Steering-linked headlights     820      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Executive Package           3,915
Leather seating surfaces           0
Options (change) 14,300 7,500 14,050 11,850 11,850 6,350
Options (change) 13,015 6,830 12,810 10,805 10,805 5,780
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,325 $51,525 $54,045 $56,595 $62,995 $69,345
Total Invoice $43,650 $47,585 $50,365 $52,730 $58,620 $64,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,957
Model Year201420142015201520152015
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$47,325$51,525$54,045$56,595$62,995$69,345
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,275-1,1500-1,175-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,900$50,250$52,895$56,595$61,820$68,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$0$3,700$8,925$15,650
Total Invoice$43,650$47,585$50,365$52,730$58,620$64,495
Adjustments for Features-1,314-1,178-1,0720-1,093-744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,336$46,407$49,293$52,730$57,527$63,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,071$0$3,437$8,234$14,458

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

Model Year201420142015201520152015
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Text dictation$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   $50
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats     $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,525$2,400$1,250$2,425$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$1,275$1,150$0$1,175$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,314-1,178-1,0720-1,093-744

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

Model Year20142015
Model2-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in182.5 in
Width69.8 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested238099%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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