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Infiniti M vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Infiniti M vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,875

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMM3-Series3-Series
TrimM35M45328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $52,150 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $42,286 $48,136 $32,290 $39,190
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 2,550 2,550
Wood trim 0 0    
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Technology Package 2,901 2,901 2,320 2,320
Wood trim 0 0    
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,350 3,350 8,450 5,850
Options (change) 2,901 2,901 7,690 5,325
Destination 865 865 895 895
Total Price $50,015 $56,365 $44,245 $49,145
Total Invoice $46,052 $51,902 $40,875 $45,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Infiniti M vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,394
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMM3-Series3-Series
TrimM35M45328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6325hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)234, 8234, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$50,015$56,365$44,245$49,145
Adjustments for Features-850-6500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$55,715$44,245$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,550$0$4,600
Total Invoice$46,052$51,902$40,875$45,410
Adjustments for Features-783-5990-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,269$51,303$40,875$45,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,034$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Infiniti M vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMM3-Series3-Series
TrimM35M45328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,815$3,615$2,965$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$650$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-783-5990-277

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Specifications Comparison: Infiniti M vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelM3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.6 in
Length192.6 in182.5 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height59.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,858 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Infiniti M M35

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Bose, 234W, 8 speakers350No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71555%
Total Not Requested57545%

Option Package Details
Infiniti M M45

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Bose, 234W, 8 speakers350No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71555%
Total Not Requested57545%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested327586%
Total Not Requested52514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71566%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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