BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2014

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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: $49,525

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $19,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,760

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $18,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $43,100
Base Invoice $52,160 $39,830
Premium Package 1,900 2,300
Cold Weather Package 750  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Technology Package 3,250 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package 1,730 2,095
Cold Weather Package 685  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Technology Package 2,960 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 10,495 5,500
Options (change) 9,550 5,005
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,120 $49,525
Total Invoice $63,835 $45,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series M235i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,190
Model Year20082014
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8320hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,120$49,525
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,120$49,400
Total Invoice$63,835$45,760
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,835$45,645

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

Model Year20082014
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Drivetrain 
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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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$2,140$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-115

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

Model Year20082014
Model3-Series2-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in105.9 in
Length181.1 in174.5 in
Width70.2 in69.8 in
Height54.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,535 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 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested238099%
Total Not Requested251%

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