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2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,595 2012 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $18,025 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,675 2012 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $16,675 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,800 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $49,675 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | 3,600 | 1,900 |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | 2,550 | 2,550 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| iPod integration | 400 | ||
| HD radio | 350 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 350 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 750 | 750 |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | 3,275 | 1,730 |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | 2,320 | 2,320 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| iPod integration | 365 | ||
| HD radio | 315 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 320 | 320 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 685 | 685 |
| Sunroof | 955 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | |
| Options (change) | 12,695 | 14,800 | 11,400 |
| Options (change) | 11,550 | 13,490 | 10,395 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $68,620 | $50,595 | $54,695 |
| Total Invoice | $63,350 | $46,675 | $50,480 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,300 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,006 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | S7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $68,620 | $50,595 | $54,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -725 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,895 | $50,595 | $54,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
| Total Invoice | $63,350 | $46,675 | $50,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | -669 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,681 | $46,675 | $50,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,805 |
Features Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,215 | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $725 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -669 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 3,759 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 3% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
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