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2014 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2014 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,520

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,590

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $32,290 $39,190
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200 3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 1,350 1,350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000   900
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150 2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights 900 900     900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Alarm 400 400     400  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500 500
Parking Package         1,550 1,550
BMW Assist         650 650
Variable steering ratio (optional)         300 300
Speed limit information         100 100
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
App support         250 250
Sport Line           1,700
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000 3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 1,230 1,230
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910   820
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights 820 820     820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500
Alarm 365 365     365  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455 455
Parking Package         1,410 1,410
BMW Assist         590 590
Variable steering ratio (optional)         275 275
Speed limit information         90 90
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
App support         230 230
Sport Line           1,545
Options (change) 13,975 13,975 11,775 11,775 14,725 14,325
Options (change) 12,720 12,720 10,715 10,715 13,405 13,040
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $52,200 $53,500 $56,100 $62,600 $50,520 $57,620
Total Invoice $48,140 $49,335 $51,750 $57,730 $46,590 $53,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2014 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25
Model Year201420142014201420122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$52,200$53,500$56,100$62,600$50,520$57,620
Adjustments for Features-1,500-2,950-1,800-2,9750-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,700$50,550$54,300$59,625$50,520$56,745
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,750$9,075$0$6,225
Total Invoice$48,140$49,335$51,750$57,730$46,590$53,125
Adjustments for Features-1,383-2,720-1,660-2,7440-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,757$46,615$50,090$54,986$46,590$52,318
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,475$8,371$0$5,728

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Features Comparison: 2014 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142014201420122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,700$3,150$2,000$3,175$200$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$2,950$1,800$2,975$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,383-2,720-1,660-2,7440-807

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Specifications Comparison: 2014 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length182.5 in182.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2014 BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested106573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
2014 BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
2014 BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested106573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
2014 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 cameras100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 cameras100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

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