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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: $61,495

BMW 2-Series M2 Competition   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,920

BMW 2-Series M2 Competition   
Difference: $7,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2 Competition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $55,470 $55,455
Premium Package 4,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunroof 0 1,050
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 3,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunroof 0 965
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Options (change) 8,900 1,600
Options (change) 8,105 1,470
Destination 895 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,195 $61,495
Total Invoice $65,770 $57,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series M2 Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,444
Model Year20122020
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2 Competition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8405hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$71,195$61,495
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,755$61,495
Total Invoice$65,770$57,920
Adjustments for Features-4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,364$57,920

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

Model Year20122020
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2 Competition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$3,390$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4060

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

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,715 lb.3,600 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested256580%
Total Not Requested65020%

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