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2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,020

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,895

2008 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $53,800
Base Invoice $61,595 $49,675
Sunshade, rear, power 350 575
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 1,050
Obstacle detection, rear 750 350
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,900
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Folding second row seats   475
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunshade, rear, power 320 525
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 955
Obstacle detection, rear 690 320
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,730
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Folding second row seats   430
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Options (change) 5,250 11,095
Options (change) 4,825 10,095
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $71,745 $67,020
Total Invoice $67,415 $61,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,053
Model Year20182008
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$71,745$67,020
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,120$67,020
Total Invoice$67,415$61,895
Adjustments for Features-2,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,948$61,895

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Features Comparison: 2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
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 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
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 
Sport rocker panels (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
Media drive$15 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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$4,340$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4670

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,502 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
2018 BMW 3-Series M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

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