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2019 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2019 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,670

2008 BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,730

2008 BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $38,115 $30,085 $36,155
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Navigation system 1,700 2,100 2,100
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 750 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Premium Package   3,350 2,650
Sport Package   1,200 900
6-speed manual   0 0
Steering-linked headlights   800  
HD radio   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Folding second row seats   475 475
Proximity key   500 500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Navigation system 1,565 1,910 1,910
Sunshade, rear, power 530 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 690 320 320
Heated front seats 460 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Premium Package   3,050 2,410
Sport Package   1,090 820
6-speed manual   0 0
Steering-linked headlights   730  
HD radio   315 315
iPod integration   365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Folding second row seats   430 430
Proximity key   455 455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Options (change) 8,475 14,145 12,345
Options (change) 7,800 12,820 11,180
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $49,720 $47,670 $52,470
Total Invoice $46,910 $43,730 $48,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2019 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2019 BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2008 BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $208
Model Year201920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,720$47,670$52,470
Adjustments for Features-3,1500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,570$47,670$52,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550
Total Invoice$46,910$43,730$48,160
Adjustments for Features-2,9720-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,938$43,730$47,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201

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Features Comparison: 2019 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Model Year201920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$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$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$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,940$1,790$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9720-229

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Specifications Comparison: 2019 BMW 3-Series vs. 2008 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20192008
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length185.7 in178.2 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2019 BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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