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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: $45,445

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $5,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,450

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $5,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920162016
Model3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim330i228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,250 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $38,115 $30,900 $41,300
Executive Tier 3,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 600    
Premium Tier 2,900    
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Luxury Design 0    
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated steering wheel 190    
Premium Package   2,950  
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
225/40VR18   600  
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700 700
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Wood trim   350 0
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Sunroof     0
Executive Tier 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 550    
Premium Tier 2,670    
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Luxury Design 0    
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500
Heated steering wheel 175    
Premium Package   2,685  
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
225/40VR18   545  
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635 635
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Wood trim   320 0
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 9,590 11,600 6,800
Options (change) 8,820 10,555 6,185
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $50,835 $45,445 $51,945
Total Invoice $47,930 $42,450 $48,480

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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: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,184
Model Year201920162016
Model3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim330i228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,835$45,445$51,945
Adjustments for Features-1,3750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,460$45,445$51,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$47,930$42,450$48,480
Adjustments for Features-1,2960-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,634$42,450$48,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,657

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

Model Year201920162016
Model3-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim330i228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$2,875$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2960-373

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

Model Year20192016
Model3-Series2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in105.9 in
Length185.7 in174.7 in
Width71.9 in69.8 in
Height56.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 Requested310597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Technology Package
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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