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2011 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 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.
2011 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $67,045 2008 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $2,055 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,920 2008 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $1,920 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $51,630 | $49,675 |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | 1,900 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 595 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 0 |
| Leather accent trim | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | 1,730 |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | 910 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 |
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 540 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 0 |
| Leather accent trim | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Options (change) | 11,025 | 11,120 |
| Options (change) | 10,035 | 10,120 |
| Destination | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $69,100 | $67,045 |
| Total Invoice | $63,840 | $61,920 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2011 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,860 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $69,100 | $67,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -65 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,035 | $67,045 |
| Total Invoice | $63,840 | $61,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | -60 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,780 | $61,920 |
Features Comparison: 2011 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | M3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $390 | $325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $65 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -60 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: 2011 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
2011 BMW 3-Series M3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 8% |
| 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 |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 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 | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 8% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series M3
| 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% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| 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% |
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