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2009 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2009 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,245

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,010

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $53,800
Base Invoice $50,640 $49,675
Technology Package 3,250 3,250
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000
Premium Package 2,000 1,900
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
245/35ZR19 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Sunroof 1,050 1,050
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350
HD radio 350 350
iPod integration 400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595
Rear spoiler 0 0
Leather accent trim 0 0
Leather door panel trim 1,100 1,100
Technology Package 2,960 2,960
Cold Weather Package 910 910
Premium Package 1,820 1,730
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525
245/35ZR19 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
Sunroof 955 955
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320
HD radio 315 315
iPod integration 365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540
Rear spoiler 0 0
Leather accent trim 0 0
Leather door panel trim 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 12,345 12,320
Options (change) 11,230 11,210
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $69,320 $68,245
Total Invoice $63,995 $63,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2009 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $971
Model Year20092008
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$69,320$68,245
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,305$68,245
Total Invoice$63,995$63,010
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,981$63,010

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Features Comparison: 2009 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Total Value of Features$165$150
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: 2009 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length178.2 in178.2 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height55.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2009 BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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%

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