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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: $57,395

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $17,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,520

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $16,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,700 $65,500
Base Invoice $48,245 $61,595
Executive Package 1,250 4,100
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Driving Assistance Package   500
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Executive Package 1,140 3,770
7-speed automated manual 2,640 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Driving Assistance Package   460
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 4,700 8,050
Options (change) 4,280 7,405
Destination 995 995
Total Price $57,395 $74,545
Total Invoice $53,520 $69,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series M2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,907
Model Year20162018
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine365hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$57,395$74,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,395$70,745
Total Invoice$53,520$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,520$66,427

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

Model Year20162018
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,568

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See a complete comparison of BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,505 lb.3,630 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M2

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

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