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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: $57,395

BMW 2-Series M2   
Difference: $18,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $51,700
Executive Package 4,100 1,250
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Executive Package 3,770 1,140
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Options (change) 5,150 4,700
Options (change) 4,735 4,280
Destination 995 995
Total Price $76,045 $57,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series M2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,986
Model Year20212016
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine473hp I6365hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$76,045$57,395
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,445$57,395

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

Model Year20212016
Model3-Series2-Series
TrimM3M2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
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$5,225$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1960

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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 Year20212016
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 Weight3,840 lb.3,505 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 2-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
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 M2

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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