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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: $73,125

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,535

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model3-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $73,600
Base Invoice $54,390 $67,890
Premium Package 2,500  
Cold Weather Package 750 750
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Luxury Seating Package   3,200
Premium Package 2,275  
Cold Weather Package 685 685
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Luxury Seating Package   2,910
Options (change) 12,050 3,950
Options (change) 10,970 3,595
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $73,125 $78,445
Total Invoice $67,535 $72,380

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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: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,430
Model Year20112012
Model3-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8315hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$73,125$78,445
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,125$77,995
Total Invoice$67,535$72,380
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,535$71,965

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

Model Year20112012
Model3-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $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
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,715 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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%

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