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BMW 8-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 8-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,225

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $78,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,735

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $74,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920142014201420142014
Model8-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM850i320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $111,900 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $104,745 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500
Options (change) 0 550 550 550 550 550
Options (change) 0 500 500 500 500 500
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $112,895 $34,225 $38,775 $40,075 $44,875 $51,375
Total Invoice $105,740 $31,735 $35,920 $37,115 $41,535 $47,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,388
Model Year201920142014201420142014
Model8-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM850i320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine523hp V8180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$112,895$34,225$38,775$40,075$44,875$51,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,805-7,355-8,805-9,205-10,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,895$28,420$31,420$31,270$35,670$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000$2,850$7,250$12,575
Total Invoice$105,740$31,735$35,920$37,115$41,535$47,515
Adjustments for Features0-5,383-6,813-8,155-8,520-9,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,740$26,352$29,107$28,960$33,015$37,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,755$2,608$6,663$11,563

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Features Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201920142014201420142014
Model8-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimM850i320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  $1300 $1300
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900$900$900
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200$200
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$3,000$8,805$10,355$11,805$12,205$13,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,805$7,355$8,805$9,205$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,383-6,813-8,155-8,520-9,600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20192014
Model8-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.1 in110.6 in
Length191.2 in182.5 in
Width74.9 in71.3 in
Height53.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,479 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom33.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.0 ft3

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