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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: $58,995

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,570

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $8,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,500 $56,500
Base Invoice $50,435 $52,160
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Sunroof 1,050 0
Premium Package   1,900
Technology Package   3,250
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual 2,670 2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Sunroof 965 0
Premium Package   1,730
Technology Package   2,960
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 4,500 10,245
Options (change) 4,140 9,320
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $58,995 $68,870
Total Invoice $55,570 $63,605

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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: $10,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,906
Model Year20182008
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$58,995$68,870
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,070$68,870
Total Invoice$55,570$63,605
Adjustments for Features-8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,699$63,605

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

Model Year20182008
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$4,265$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8710

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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 Year20182008
Model2-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.9 in108.7 in
Length174.7 in181.1 in
Width69.8 in70.2 in
Height55.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.1 ft3

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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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