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2016 BMW 3-Series vs. 2010 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 BMW 3-Series vs. 2010 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,980

2010 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,705

2010 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $55,400
Base Invoice $59,100 $51,150
Executive Package 3,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350 575
Sunroof 0 1,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Technology Package   3,250
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Alarm   400
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Executive Package 3,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320 525
Sunroof 0 955
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Technology Package   2,960
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   1,820
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Alarm   365
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Options (change) 8,050 11,405
Options (change) 7,325 10,380
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $72,545 $68,980
Total Invoice $67,420 $63,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 BMW 3-Series vs. 2010 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2010 BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $848
Model Year20162010
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$72,545$68,980
Adjustments for Features-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,460$68,980
Total Invoice$67,420$63,705
Adjustments for Features-2,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,553$63,705

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Features Comparison: 2016 BMW 3-Series vs. 2010 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162010
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$4,075$990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8670

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 BMW 3-Series vs. 2010 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162010
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length182.5 in178.2 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

Option Package Details
2010 BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
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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