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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: $48,445

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,170

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $2,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i328d330i340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $41,750 $40,250 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $40,110 $38,115 $46,205 $61,595
Premium Package 4,050 2,150        
Technology Package 2,150 2,150        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950        
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700        
Sport Line 2,200          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0          
Track Handling Package 1,600          
Power front sport seats 0          
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 0 0       0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500        
M Sport Line 800          
Sunroof   0       0
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 600  
M Sport Design     3,850 3,850 0  
Navigation system     1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats     500 500    
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 700 700  
Driving Assistance Package         500 500
Premium Tier         2,900  
Executive Tier         3,100  
Executive Package           4,100
Premium Package 3,685 1,955        
Technology Package 1,955 1,955        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865        
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635        
Sport Line 2,000          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0          
Track Handling Package 1,455          
Power front sport seats 0          
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505 505
Wood trim 0 0       0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455        
M Sport Line 730          
Sunroof   0       0
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 550  
M Sport Design     3,540 3,540 0  
Navigation system     1,565 1,565    
Heated front seats     460 460    
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 645 645  
Driving Assistance Package         460 460
Premium Tier         2,670  
Executive Tier         2,850  
Executive Package           3,770
Options (change) 15,350 7,950 9,690 9,690 8,540 5,150
Options (change) 13,965 7,230 8,915 8,915 7,855 4,735
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,445 $52,045 $52,435 $50,935 $58,485 $71,645
Total Invoice $45,170 $48,555 $50,020 $48,025 $55,055 $67,325

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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: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,906
Model Year201520152018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i328d330i340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$48,445$52,045$52,435$50,935$58,485$71,645
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,400-1,2500-3,950-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,245$49,645$51,185$50,935$54,535$68,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$250$0$3,600$17,285
Total Invoice$45,170$48,555$50,020$48,025$55,055$67,325
Adjustments for Features-2,051-2,239-1,1920-3,718-3,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,119$46,316$48,828$48,025$51,337$64,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,197$803$0$3,312$16,082

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

Model Year201520152018201820182018
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i328d330i340iM3
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
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  $200$200
Forward collision warning$200$200  $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0    
Lane departure warning$200$200  $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera    $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    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   $0
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Launch control$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,300$3,150$1,900$5,850$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,400$1,250$0$3,950$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,051-2,239-1,1920-3,718-3,218

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

Model Year20152018
Model2-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.6 in
Length174.7 in182.5 in
Width69.8 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,502 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 Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400598%
Total Not Requested1002%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested215596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
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
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
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
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested-45029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested100042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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