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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,205

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,670

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
Model3-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i650i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,400 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $53,910 $67,890 $76,540
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 3,250    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750
7-speed automated manual 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
HD radio 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Sunroof 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
Luxury Seating Package   3,200 2,000
Premium Package 1,820    
Technology Package 2,960    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685
7-speed automated manual 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Wood trim 0    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 345    
HD radio 315    
Sunshade, rear, power 320    
Sunroof 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
Luxury Seating Package   2,910 1,820
Options (change) 11,630 3,950 2,750
Options (change) 10,585 3,595 2,505
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $72,205 $78,445 $86,645
Total Invoice $66,670 $72,380 $79,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,995
Model Year201020122012
Model3-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i650i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$72,205$78,445$86,645
Adjustments for Features0-775-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,205$77,670$86,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,350
Total Invoice$66,670$72,380$79,940
Adjustments for Features0-715-577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,670$71,665$79,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,698

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year201020122012
Model3-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i650i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,675$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-715-577

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20102012
Model3-Series6-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length181.1 in192.8 in
Width70.2 in74.6 in
Height54.1 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,284 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested32539%
Total Not Requested50061%

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