BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 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: $27,049

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $15,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,481

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $14,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328i335iM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,600 $41,200 $56,500 $17,450 $20,900
Base Invoice $32,750 $37,905 $52,160 $15,787 $18,892
Sport Package 400 400   1,400  
6-speed manual 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 450 450
Heated front seats 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950 1,300 1,300
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Premium Package   2,650   1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     750 300 300
Rear spoiler     0    
Sunroof     0    
Xenon HID headlights       550 550
Convenience Package       400 400
Sport suspension (upgrade)       500  
Satellite radio       499 499
Center armrest(s), front row       200 200
Fog lights         150
Stability control         500
Sport Package 365 365   1,260  
6-speed manual 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 405 405
Heated front seats 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320 315 315
Leather seating surfaces 1,320   865 1,170 1,170
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,530 1,530
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Premium Package   2,410   1,260 1,260
Cold Weather Package     685 270 270
Rear spoiler     0    
Sunroof     0    
Xenon HID headlights       495 495
Convenience Package       360 360
Sport suspension (upgrade)       450  
Satellite radio       449 449
Center armrest(s), front row       180 180
Fog lights         135
Stability control         450
Options (change) 5,945 7,145 5,295 9,049 7,799
Options (change) 5,410 6,500 4,820 8,144 7,019
Destination 825 825 825 550 550
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,370 $49,170 $63,920 $27,049 $29,249
Total Invoice $38,985 $45,230 $59,105 $24,481 $26,461

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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: $14,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,869
Model Year20082008200820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328i335iM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8115hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$42,370$49,170$63,920$27,049$29,249
Adjustments for Features-690-2,890-2,1900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,680$46,280$61,730$27,049$28,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$20,050$0$1,950
Total Invoice$38,985$45,230$59,105$24,481$26,461
Adjustments for Features-635-2,658-2,0250-226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,350$42,572$57,080$24,481$26,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,222$18,730$0$1,754

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082008200820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328i335iM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
5-speed manual   $0 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Ski sack  $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,315$5,515$4,815$2,625$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$2,890$2,190$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-635-2,658-2,0250-226

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesHardtop
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in97.1 in
Length181.1 in143.1 in
Width70.2 in66.5 in
Height54.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.2,525 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.1 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.125.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
195/55VR16 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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