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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: $48,445

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,170

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $2,855

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Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $30,210 $40,330
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 600      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700        
M Sport Design 3,850 3,850 3,850 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450   0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700   700      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190      
Executive Tier       3,100      
Premium Tier       2,900      
Driving Assistance Package       500 500    
Executive Package         4,100    
Wood trim         0 0 0
Sunroof         0   0
Driver Assistance Plus Package           700 700
Driver Assistance Package           950 950
Technology Package           2,150 2,150
Premium Package           4,050 2,150
Power front sport seats           0  
Sport Line           2,200  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0  
Track Handling Package           1,600  
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Xenon HID headlights           900  
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Semi-automated parking system           500 500
M Sport Line           800  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 550      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565        
M Sport Design 3,540 3,540 3,540 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 500 500
Heated front seats 460 460 460        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335   0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645   645      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175      
Executive Tier       2,850      
Premium Tier       2,670      
Driving Assistance Package       460 460    
Executive Package         3,770    
Wood trim         0 0 0
Sunroof         0   0
Driver Assistance Plus Package           635 635
Driver Assistance Package           865 865
Technology Package           1,955 1,955
Premium Package           3,685 1,955
Power front sport seats           0  
Sport Line           2,000  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0  
Track Handling Package           1,455  
Cold Weather Package           635 635
Xenon HID headlights           820  
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Semi-automated parking system           455 455
M Sport Line           730  
Options (change) 9,690 9,690 8,990 8,540 5,150 15,350 7,950
Options (change) 8,915 8,915 8,270 7,855 4,735 13,965 7,230
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,435 $50,935 $51,584 $58,485 $71,645 $48,445 $52,045
Total Invoice $50,020 $48,025 $48,354 $55,055 $67,325 $45,170 $48,555

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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: $4,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,509
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,435$50,935$51,584$58,485$71,645$48,445$52,045
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-775-3,950-3,425-2,200-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,185$50,935$50,809$54,535$68,220$46,245$49,645
Cost Above Minimum$376$126$0$3,726$17,411$0$3,400
Total Invoice$50,020$48,025$48,354$55,055$67,325$45,170$48,555
Adjustments for Features-1,1920-726-3,718-3,218-2,051-2,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,828$48,025$47,628$51,337$64,107$43,119$46,316
Cost Above Minimum$1,200$397$0$3,709$16,479$0$3,197

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual $150  $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0$0
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Second-row low console     $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350  
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats    $200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$2,400$3,175$6,350$5,825$4,600$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$775$3,950$3,425$2,200$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1920-726-3,718-3,218-2,051-2,239

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

Model Year20182015
Model3-Series2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in105.9 in
Length182.5 in174.7 in
Width71.3 in69.8 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested105044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested400598%
Total Not Requested1002%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested086%
Total Not Requested014%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
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
Total Requested215596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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