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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: $45,395

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,870

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $4,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014201420142014
Model2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim230i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $33,045 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Convenience Tier 2,200        
Luxury Design 350        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Steering-linked headlights 800 900 900    
Premium Tier 2,250        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Convenience Tier 2,025        
Luxury Design 320        
Obstacle detection, rear 735        
Steering-linked headlights 735 820 820    
Premium Tier 2,070        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455
Options (change) 9,600 13,100 13,100 10,500 10,500
Options (change) 8,830 11,940 11,940 9,570 9,570
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,395 $51,325 $52,625 $54,825 $61,325
Total Invoice $42,870 $47,360 $48,555 $50,605 $56,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 230i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,976
Model Year20182014201420142014
Model2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim230i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,395$51,325$52,625$54,825$61,325
Adjustments for Features-1,7250-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,670$51,325$51,175$54,525$59,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$42,870$47,360$48,555$50,605$56,585
Adjustments for Features-1,6290-1,338-277-1,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,241$47,360$47,217$50,328$55,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$143$0$3,111$8,007

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

Model Year20182014201420142014
Model2-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim230i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manual $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row low console$100    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,925$1,200$2,650$1,500$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6290-1,338-277-1,361

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

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,412 lb.3,411 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 2-Series 230i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested230599%
Total Not Requested251%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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