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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: $46,045

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $4,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,985

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $4,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $40,250
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $38,115
Premium Package 4,050 2,150  
Technology Package 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Power front sport seats 0    
Sport Line 2,200    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Wood trim 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Sunroof   0  
Driving Assistance Package     500
Convenience Tier     1,750
Premium Tier     2,900
Luxury Design     0
Executive Tier     3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600
Heated steering wheel     190
Premium Package 3,685 1,955  
Technology Package 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Power front sport seats 0    
Sport Line 2,000    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0    
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505
Wood trim 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Sunroof   0  
Driving Assistance Package     460
Convenience Tier     1,610
Premium Tier     2,670
Luxury Design     0
Executive Tier     2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550
Heated steering wheel     175
Options (change) 12,950 7,950 9,590
Options (change) 11,780 7,230 8,820
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $46,045 $52,045 $50,835
Total Invoice $42,985 $48,555 $47,930

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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: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,649
Model Year201520152019
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6255hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,045$52,045$50,835
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,045$51,620$49,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$0
Total Invoice$42,985$48,555$47,930
Adjustments for Features0-397-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,985$48,158$46,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,173$0

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

Model Year201520152019
Model2-Series2-Series3-Series
Trim228iM235i330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 $150
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,275$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-1,296

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

Model Year20152019
Model2-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in112.2 in
Length174.7 in185.7 in
Width69.8 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400598%
Total Not Requested1002%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested215596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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%
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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