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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: $51,295

BMW 2-Series M240i   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,405

BMW 2-Series M240i   
Difference: $4,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM240iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,300 $48,900
Base Invoice $42,810 $44,680
Navigation system 1,700 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 350
Heated front seats 500 500
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   2,700
Adjustable seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   700
Rear spoiler   0
Navigation system 1,565 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 735 320
Heated front seats 460 455
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   2,455
Adjustable seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   635
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,000 7,025
Options (change) 4,600 6,390
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $51,295 $57,620
Total Invoice $48,405 $52,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series M240i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,130
Model Year20182006
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM240iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$51,295$57,620
Adjustments for Features-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,240$57,620
Total Invoice$48,405$52,765
Adjustments for Features-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,635$52,765

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

Model Year20182006
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM240iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,265$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7700

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

Model Year20182006
Model2-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.9 in107.3 in
Length174.7 in176.7 in
Width69.8 in69.2 in
Height55.8 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,519 lb.3,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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