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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: $53,900

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,705

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014201420142014
Model6-Series6-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim640i650i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,600 $83,000 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $67,890 $76,540 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Luxury Seating Package 3,200 2,000        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package 3,700 3,700 950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Technology Package     3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450    
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package         2,200 2,200
Luxury Seating Package 2,910 1,820        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455 455
Driver Assistance Package 3,365 3,365 865 865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Technology Package     2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320    
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Premium Package         2,000 2,000
Options (change) 9,800 8,600 15,675 15,675 14,725 14,725
Options (change) 8,915 7,825 14,285 14,285 13,415 13,415
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $84,295 $92,495 $53,900 $55,200 $59,050 $65,550
Total Invoice $77,700 $85,260 $49,705 $50,900 $54,450 $60,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,957
Model Year201220122014201420142014
Model6-Series6-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim640i650i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp I6400hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$84,295$92,495$53,900$55,200$59,050$65,550
Adjustments for Features-2,365-2,2150-1,450-2,100-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,930$90,280$53,900$53,750$56,950$62,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$150$0$3,200$8,525
Total Invoice$77,700$85,260$49,705$50,900$54,450$60,430
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,0420-1,337-1,936-3,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,520$83,218$49,705$49,563$52,514$57,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,698$142$0$2,951$7,848

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

Model Year201220122014201420142014
Model6-Series6-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim640i650i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $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    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,840$4,690$2,475$3,925$4,575$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$2,215$0$1,450$2,100$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,180-2,0420-1,337-1,936-3,019

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

Model Year20122014
Model6-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length192.8 in182.5 in
Width74.6 in71.3 in
Height53.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

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