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2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,045

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,920

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $62,000
Base Invoice $49,675 $57,720
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 1,050 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 350
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Executive Package   4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 955 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 320
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Executive Package   3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 11,120 8,850
Options (change) 10,120 8,055
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,045 $71,845
Total Invoice $61,920 $66,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,364
Model Year20082015
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$67,045$71,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,045$69,170
Total Invoice$61,920$66,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,920$64,284

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Features Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$1,115$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,486

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length178.2 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
2015 BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%

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