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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: $56,095

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $17,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,900

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $15,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,500 $63,500
Base Invoice $50,435 $59,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Sunroof 1,050 0
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration   350
Executive Package   3,500
Leather seating surfaces   0
LED headlights   1,900
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Wood trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Sunroof 965 0
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration   320
Executive Package   3,185
Leather seating surfaces   0
LED headlights   1,730
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 1,600 9,200
Options (change) 1,470 8,375
Destination 995 995
Total Price $56,095 $73,695
Total Invoice $52,900 $68,470

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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: $14,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,690
Model Year20182016
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine365hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$56,095$73,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,095$70,595
Total Invoice$52,900$68,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,900$65,590

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

Model Year20182016
Model2-Series3-Series
TrimM2M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$600$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,880

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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 Year20182016
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450%
Total Not Requested-450%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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