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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,095

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016
Model3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328i335i228iM235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,300 $40,800 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $32,475 $37,535 $30,900 $41,300
Sport Package (AWD) 400      
Premium Package 3,250 2,550 2,950  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
HD radio 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Sport Package   1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Technology Package     1,950 1,950
Luxury Package     0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
225/40VR18     600  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Wood trim     350 0
Sunroof       0
Sport Package (AWD) 365      
Premium Package 2,960 2,320 2,685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 500 500
HD radio 450 450    
iPod integration 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Sport Package   910    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Technology Package     1,775 1,775
Luxury Package     0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
225/40VR18     545  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Wood trim     320 0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 8,720 8,720 9,250 4,450
Options (change) 7,930 7,925 8,420 4,050
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $44,795 $50,295 $43,095 $49,595
Total Invoice $41,180 $46,235 $40,315 $46,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,783
Model Year2007200720162016
Model3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328i335i228iM235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,795$50,295$43,095$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,050-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$49,945$41,045$47,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0$6,100
Total Invoice$41,180$46,235$40,315$46,345
Adjustments for Features0-322-1,918-2,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,180$45,913$38,397$44,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,733$0$5,659

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

Model Year2007200720162016
Model3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328i335i228iM235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$815$1,165$2,865$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,050$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-1,918-2,289

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

Model Year20072016
Model3-Series2-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in105.9 in
Length181.1 in174.7 in
Width70.2 in69.8 in
Height54.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested278087%
Total Not Requested42513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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