BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2018

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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: $58,995

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,570

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $8,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $53,500
Base Invoice $52,160 $50,435
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,700 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sunroof 0 1,050
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,455 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sunroof 0 965
Options (change) 10,245 4,500
Options (change) 9,320 4,140
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,870 $58,995
Total Invoice $63,605 $55,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series M2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,906
Model Year20082018
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8365hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$68,870$58,995
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,870$58,070
Total Invoice$63,605$55,570
Adjustments for Features0-871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,605$54,699

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

Model Year20082018
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-871

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,704 lb.3,505 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 M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M2

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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