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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: $69,925

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,570

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model6-Series6-Series3-Series
Trim640i650iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $73,600 $83,000 $56,500
Base Invoice $67,890 $76,540 $52,160
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750
Luxury Seating Package 3,200 2,000  
Premium Package     1,900
Technology Package     3,250
7-speed automated manual     2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     350
HD radio     350
Sunshade, rear, power     350
Wood trim     0
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Sunroof     0
Rear spoiler     0
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685
Luxury Seating Package 2,910 1,820  
Premium Package     1,730
Technology Package     2,960
7-speed automated manual     2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     320
HD radio     315
Sunshade, rear, power     320
Wood trim     0
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Sunroof     0
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 3,950 2,750 11,300
Options (change) 3,595 2,505 10,285
Destination 895 895 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $78,445 $86,645 $69,925
Total Invoice $72,380 $79,940 $64,570

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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: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,243
Model Year201220122008
Model6-Series6-Series3-Series
Trim640i650iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine315hp I6400hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$78,445$86,645$69,925
Adjustments for Features-615-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,830$86,180$69,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$0
Total Invoice$72,380$79,940$64,570
Adjustments for Features-567-4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,813$79,511$64,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,698$0

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

Model Year201220122008
Model6-Series6-Series3-Series
Trim640i650iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,365$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-567-4290

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

Model Year20122008
Model6-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length192.8 in181.1 in
Width74.6 in70.2 in
Height53.9 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,284 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested32539%
Total Not Requested50061%

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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