BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010

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BMW 6-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 6-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,855

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $33,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,265

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $31,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
Model6-Series3-Series
TrimM6M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $100,300 $58,400
Base Invoice $92,455 $53,910
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
HD radio 350 350
iPod integration 400 400
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 1,000  
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
HD radio 315 315
iPod integration 365 365
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 910  
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,820
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 2,595 12,280
Options (change) 2,360 11,180
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $106,720 $72,855
Total Invoice $98,640 $67,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,920
Model Year20082010
Model6-Series3-Series
TrimM6M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$106,720$72,855
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,720$72,265
Total Invoice$98,640$67,265
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,640$66,720

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

Model Year20082010
Model6-Series3-Series
TrimM6M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$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 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545

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

Model Year20082010
Model6-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.4 in108.7 in
Length190.2 in181.1 in
Width73.0 in70.2 in
Height54.1 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,909 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%

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