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2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $75,500

2018 BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $65,500
Executive Package 4,100 4,100
Driving Assistance Package 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575
Apple CarPlay support 300 300
Blind spot warning system 500 500
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080
Paint, special 1,950 1,950
Executive Package 3,770 3,770
Driving Assistance Package 460 460
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530
Apple CarPlay support 275 275
Blind spot warning system 460 460
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995
Paint, special 1,795 1,795
Options (change) 9,005 9,005
Options (change) 8,285 8,285
Destination 995 995
Total Price $79,900 $75,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2018 BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,595
Model Year20212018
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$79,900$75,500
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,900$75,500

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Features Comparison: 2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20212018
Model3-Series3-Series
TrimM3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Total Value of Features$150$150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: 2021 BMW 3-Series vs. 2018 BMW 3-Series

Model Year20212018
Model3-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length185.7 in182.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2021 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested2400100%
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
2018 BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested2400100%
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%

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