BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2009 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2017

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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: $75,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $38,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,535

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $33,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
Model6-Series3-Series
TrimM6M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,100 $64,000
Base Invoice $94,110 $60,200
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Heated steering wheel 200  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200  
Wood trim 0 0
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Executive Package   3,900
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   0
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Heated steering wheel 180  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010  
Wood trim 0 0
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Executive Package   3,590
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 7,245 10,150
Options (change) 6,505 9,340
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $113,170 $75,145
Total Invoice $104,440 $70,535

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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: $39,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,477
Model Year20092017
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, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$113,170$75,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,170$73,470
Total Invoice$104,440$70,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,440$68,963

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

Model Year20092017
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,572

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

Model Year20092017
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.3,630 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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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