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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: $79,595

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $10,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,630

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $8,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model3-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $73,600
Base Invoice $60,200 $67,890
Executive Package 3,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Wood trim 0  
LED headlights 1,900 2,900
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Luxury Seating Package   3,200
Heated front seats   500
Driver Assistance Package   3,700
App support   250
245/40YR19   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000
Executive Package 3,590  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Wood trim 0  
LED headlights 1,750 2,640
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Luxury Seating Package   2,910
Heated front seats   455
Driver Assistance Package   3,365
App support   230
245/40YR19   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,730
Options (change) 14,600 15,350
Options (change) 13,435 13,970
Destination 995 895
Total Price $79,595 $89,845
Total Invoice $74,630 $82,755

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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: $12,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,338
Model Year20172012
Model3-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6315hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$79,595$89,845
Adjustments for Features-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,235$89,845
Total Invoice$74,630$82,755
Adjustments for Features-2,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,417$82,755

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

Model Year20172012
Model3-Series6-Series
TrimM3640i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,875$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2130

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

Model Year20172012
Model3-Series6-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in112.4 in
Length182.5 in192.8 in
Width71.3 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.4,284 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

245/40YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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