BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010

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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: $30,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $17,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,475

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $16,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328i335iM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,700 $45,100 $60,100 $18,800 $22,300
Base Invoice $35,785 $41,670 $55,470 $17,100 $20,250
Premium Package 3,600 2,000 4,350    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 500 500
Heated front seats 500 500      
Convenience Package 1,200 1,200   1,250 1,250
Cold Weather Package     750 500 500
Wood trim     0 250 250
Rear spoiler     0 250  
Sunroof     0    
Automatic climate control, front       500 500
Xenon HID headlights       500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets       250  
Center armrest(s), front row       250 250
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
HD radio       500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)       500 500
Panoramic sunroof       1,000 1,000
Premium Package 3,275 1,820 3,960    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 450 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 450 450
Heated front seats 455 455      
Convenience Package 1,090 1,090   1,125 1,125
Cold Weather Package     685 450 450
Wood trim     0 225 225
Rear spoiler     0 225  
Sunroof     0    
Automatic climate control, front       450 450
Xenon HID headlights       450 450
Leather seating surfaces       1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets       225  
Center armrest(s), front row       225 225
Obstacle detection, rear       450 450
HD radio       450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)       450 450
Panoramic sunroof       900 900
Options (change) 8,350 6,750 6,000 10,750 10,250
Options (change) 7,595 6,140 5,465 9,675 9,225
Destination 895 895 895 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,945 $52,745 $68,295 $30,250 $33,250
Total Invoice $44,275 $48,705 $63,130 $27,475 $30,175

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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: $15,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,133
Model Year20122012201220102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328i335iM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$47,945$52,745$68,295$30,250$33,250
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,805-2,7300-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,140$50,940$65,565$30,250$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$19,425$0$2,725
Total Invoice$44,275$48,705$63,130$27,475$30,175
Adjustments for Features-1,667-1,667-2,5240-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,608$47,038$60,606$27,475$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,430$17,998$0$2,450

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122012201220102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328i335iM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Tires, run-flat$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,430$4,430$5,355$2,625$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$1,805$2,730$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,667-1,667-2,5240-250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesHardtop
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in97.1 in
Length181.1 in145.6 in
Width70.2 in66.3 in
Height54.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.1 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.124.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested139043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested675100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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