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2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,495

2018 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,145

2018 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $45

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $61,595 $57,720
Executive Package 4,100 4,300
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Blind spot warning system 500  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
255/35YR19 1,200 1,200
LED headlights   1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Executive Package 3,770 3,915
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320
Blind spot warning system 460  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 7,415
255/35YR19 1,105 1,090
LED headlights   1,730
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 18,000 22,500
Options (change) 16,555 20,475
Destination 995 995
Total Price $84,495 $85,495
Total Invoice $79,145 $79,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139
Model Year20182015
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$84,495$85,495
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,395$85,495
Total Invoice$79,145$79,190
Adjustments for Features-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,051$79,190

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Features Comparison: 2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Total Value of Features$525$425
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-940

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 BMW 3-Series vs. 2015 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,502 lb.3,411 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
2018 BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2015 BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras-100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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