BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2009 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015

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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: $74,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $38,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,090

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $35,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
Model6-Series3-Series
TrimM6M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,100 $62,000
Base Invoice $94,110 $57,720
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,650
Heated steering wheel 200  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   4,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 2,410
Heated steering wheel 180  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   3,915
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 7,245 11,400
Options (change) 6,505 10,375
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $113,170 $74,395
Total Invoice $104,440 $69,090

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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: $40,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,511
Model Year20092015
Model6-Series3-Series
TrimM6M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 13205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$113,170$74,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,170$73,145
Total Invoice$104,440$69,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,440$67,929

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

Model Year20092015
Model6-Series3-Series
TrimM6M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161

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

Model Year20092015
Model6-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in110.6 in
Length190.2 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height54.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,909 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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