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2012 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,520

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i335iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $54,000
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Parking Package 1,550 1,550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
App support 250 250  
Alarm 400    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Premium Tier     2,900
Executive Tier     3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600
Heated steering wheel     190
Heated second row seats     350
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Parking Package 1,410 1,410  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 530
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
App support 230 230  
Alarm 365    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Premium Tier     2,670
Executive Tier     2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550
Heated steering wheel     175
Heated second row seats     320
Options (change) 15,725 11,925 8,265
Options (change) 14,315 10,855 7,600
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $51,520 $55,220 $63,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,292
Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i335iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6382hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$51,520$55,220$63,260
Adjustments for Features00-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,520$55,220$60,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i335iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$825$825$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments00-387

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122020
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length182.5 in185.7 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested372598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2020 BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested129079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220083%
Total Not Requested45017%

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