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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: $59,980

Infiniti M M56   
Difference: $8,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,326

Infiniti M M56   
Difference: $7,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelM3-Series
TrimM56M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,450 $54,850
Base Invoice $53,938 $50,640
Cargo mat 195  
Rear spoiler 440 0
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Cargo mat 137  
Rear spoiler 356 0
Premium Package   1,820
Technology Package   2,960
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 635 11,170
Options (change) 493 10,165
Destination 895 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $59,980 $68,145
Total Invoice $55,326 $62,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Infiniti M M56
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,380
Model Year20112009
ModelM3-Series
TrimM56M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,980$68,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,980$66,820
Total Invoice$55,326$62,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,326$61,706

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Features Comparison: Infiniti M vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelM3-Series
TrimM56M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,224

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Specifications Comparison: Infiniti M vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelM3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in108.7 in
Length194.7 in178.2 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,028 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 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 controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested119070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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