Info Leak: 2008 M3 Specs, Price and Options

[Kirby]

Supposedly released to dealers, to prepare for pre-orders. Note that SMGIII is standard, 6 speed is an option at no price difference.


Major Standard Equipment

• 4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
• Adaptive Xenon Headlights
• Carbon Fiber Roof
• SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
• 18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
• 18×8F/18×9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.

Invoice $49,117 Base Price USA Port of Entry $53,975


Vehicle Options List

• Metallic paint $475
• Nappa leather $1,450
• Carbon fiber trim $300
• Aluminum trim NC
• Comfort Access $500
• M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
• Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
• Power Rear Sunshade $350
• Head-Up Display $1,000
• Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
• Power Rear Sunshade $350
• Rear Park Distance Control $350
• 19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
• 19×8.5F/19×9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
• Logic 7 sound system $1,200
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
• High Definition Radio $500
• Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
• Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
• 6-speed manual transmission NC
• Rear Spoiler Deletion NC

 

[jrt67ss350]

I can't believe they are still charging $500 for metallic paint on this car.

 

[tool fan]

For 53,000 dollars, you would think that most of those options would be free. M or not... it is still a 3 series BMW, You can get into a 550i for just about the same price. Kinda sad and I am disappointed.

 

[frolf]

$53k is reasonable, and the options are well priced. $200k+ cars still charge for little options.

 

[Average Jae]

did you expect BMW to go the way of Acura?

there's always the debate of getting high end 3er, or lower end 5er.. depends on what you are looking for. m3 and 550 are different beasts for different people.

options will kill you tho.. over 10k in options? geesh!

 

[jrt67ss350]

did you expect BMW to go the way of Acura?

No, I just think it's ridiculous that BMW (and some other German automakers) still charge for things like metallic paint nowadays, especially on cars in this price point. You can walk into any Chevy dealership and buy/order a base $12,500 Aveo and get metallic paint free of charge. You shouldn't have to pay an option fee just to get anything other than black, red, or white.

 

[Tom]

$53k is reasonable, and the options are well priced. $200k+ cars still charge for little options.

I agree, the price is still relatively low for what you get.

 

[CaptnGeetch]

$600 for Sirius....hope that includes the subscription...I wish I could intergrate it into my 00 528...mines still cupped to the windshield. ...But man, I can't live with out it