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2015 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,920

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,685

2012 BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $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 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 1,000 900 900
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700   2,500 1,700
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights 900 900       900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Alarm 400 400       400  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Executive Package         4,300    
Sunroof         0    
Leather seating surfaces         0    
Wood trim         0    
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
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 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 910 910 910 910 910 820 820
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545   2,275 1,545
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights 820 820       820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Alarm 365 365       365  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455 455 455
Executive Package         3,915    
Sunroof         0    
Leather seating surfaces         0    
Wood trim         0    
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
Options (change) 16,475 16,475 13,475 13,475 8,825 18,125 14,325
Options (change) 14,995 14,995 12,260 12,260 8,035 16,500 13,040
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $54,970 $56,470 $58,220 $64,620 $71,820 $53,920 $57,620
Total Invoice $51,170 $52,550 $54,185 $60,075 $66,750 $49,685 $53,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,970$56,470$58,220$64,620$71,820$53,920$57,620
Adjustments for Features-925-2,375-1,225-2,400-1,77500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,045$54,095$56,995$62,220$70,045$53,920$57,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$2,950$8,175$16,000$0$3,700
Total Invoice$51,170$52,550$54,185$60,075$66,750$49,685$53,125
Adjustments for Features-861-2,210-1,140-2,231-1,65000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,309$50,340$53,045$57,844$65,100$49,685$53,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$2,736$7,535$14,791$0$3,440

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Features Comparison: 2015 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Total Value of Features$1,400$2,850$1,700$2,875$2,250$475$475
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$2,375$1,225$2,400$1,775$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-861-2,210-1,140-2,231-1,65000

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152012
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
2015 BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 warning200No
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
2015 BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 warning200No
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
2015 BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 warning200No
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
2015 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 warning200No
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
2015 BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
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 warning200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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