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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: $12,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,570

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $10,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,500 $58,900
Base Invoice $50,435 $54,390
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Sunroof 1,050 0
Premium Package   2,500
Convenience Package   2,900
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual 2,670 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Sunroof 965 0
Premium Package   2,275
Convenience Package   2,640
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 4,500 9,950
Options (change) 4,140 9,060
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $58,995 $71,025
Total Invoice $55,570 $65,625

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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: $13,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,101
Model Year20182011
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, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$58,995$71,025
Adjustments for Features-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,885$71,025
Total Invoice$55,570$65,625
Adjustments for Features-1,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,524$65,625

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

Model Year20182011
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,075$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0460

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

Model Year20182011
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.3,715 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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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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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