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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: $57,095

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $13,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,815

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $11,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $49,505 $57,720
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Executive Package   4,300
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
7-speed automated manual 2,670 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500
Executive Package   3,915
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 3,600 7,750
Options (change) 3,315 7,055
Destination 995 995
Total Price $57,095 $70,745
Total Invoice $53,815 $65,770

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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: $11,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,886
Model Year20172015
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine365hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$57,095$70,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,095$68,520
Total Invoice$53,815$65,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,815$63,701

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

Model Year20172015
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,025$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,069

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

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,450 lb.3,595 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 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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