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2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
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2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,260 2021 BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | M3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,250 | $54,700 | $69,900 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | 3,100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 600 | 600 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | 2,900 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 900 | 900 | ||
| M Sport Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Package | 4,100 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |||
| Parking Package | 1,550 | 1,550 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |||
| Alarm | 400 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | 2,850 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 550 | 550 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | 2,670 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 525 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 500 | 500 |
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 820 | 820 | ||
| M Sport Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Package | 3,770 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |||
| Parking Package | 1,410 | 1,410 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |||
| Alarm | 365 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,015 | 8,965 | 5,225 | 16,625 | 12,825 |
| Options (change) | 9,210 | 8,245 | 4,805 | 15,135 | 11,675 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $52,260 | $64,660 | $76,120 | $52,420 | $56,120 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: 2021 BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,260 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,672 | |||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | M3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp I4 | 382hp I6 H | 473hp I6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 275/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $52,260 | $64,660 | $76,120 | $52,420 | $56,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,100 | -2,725 | -2,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,160 | $61,935 | $74,120 | $52,420 | $56,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,775 | $23,960 | $0 | $3,700 |
Features Comparison: 2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | M3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,700 | $4,325 | $3,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,100 | $2,725 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -410 | -389 | -152 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: 2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 3,407 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
2021 BMW 3-Series 330i
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 18% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1290 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
Option Package Details
2021 BMW 3-Series M340i
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 18% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1290 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
Option Package Details
2021 BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 8% |
Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 328i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Parking Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
Option Package Details
2012 BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Parking Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
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