BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $12,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $11,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325Ci330CiM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $17,450 $20,900
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $15,787 $18,892
Steering-linked headlights 800 800      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,450     1,300 1,300
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   2,200   1,400 1,400
Adjustable seats     500    
Power front seats     995    
Xenon HID headlights     700 550 550
Rear spoiler     0 150  
Sunroof     1,050    
Convenience Package       400 400
Stability control       500 500
Front sport buckets       300  
Fog lights       150 150
Center armrest(s), front row       200 200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       500  
Steering-linked headlights 730 730      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 270 270
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 405 405
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320 315 315
Leather seating surfaces 1,320     1,170 1,170
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,530 1,530
Premium Package   2,000   1,260 1,260
Adjustable seats     455    
Power front seats     905    
Xenon HID headlights     635 495 495
Rear spoiler     0 135  
Sunroof     955    
Convenience Package       360 360
Stability control       450 450
Front sport buckets       270  
Fog lights       135 135
Center armrest(s), front row       180 180
Sport suspension (upgrade)       450  
Options (change) 5,625 6,375 6,620 8,250 7,300
Options (change) 5,125 5,805 6,025 7,425 6,570
Destination 695 695 695 550 550
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $38,620 $44,670 $57,215 $26,250 $28,750
Total Invoice $35,395 $40,895 $52,400 $23,762 $26,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,755
Model Year20062006200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325Ci330CiM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6115hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$38,620$44,670$57,215$26,250$28,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,895-135-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,620$42,945$55,320$26,115$28,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$16,700$0$2,100
Total Invoice$35,395$40,895$52,400$23,762$26,012
Adjustments for Features0-1,579-1,736-122-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,395$39,316$50,664$23,640$25,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,921$15,269$0$1,888

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062006200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325Ci330CiM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0 
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,515$4,685$2,925$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,895$135$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579-1,736-122-484

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesHardtop
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in97.1 in
Length176.7 in143.1 in
Width69.2 in66.5 in
Height53.9 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,525 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.525.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%

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