The M3 cannot reasonably be compared with the BMW 320i.
330i is closest, and
yes, it absolutely can. Not to mention that journalists who drove and rode in M3
explicitly stated it to be a threat to BMW's 3-series.
I have been able to get substantial discounts on the BMWs I have bought
And once M3s start accumulating in stock you'll be able to buy floor models and the like.
The 330i come standard with premium features like the M3 PUP
Nonsense. The base 330i doesn't even have navigation or a backup camera standard,
let alone PUP features; both are optional extras.
Despite starting out at a much higher initial price point, and getting no tax credits,
and having to pay for gasoline**. Backup camera and ultrasonic sensors are $950 extra for the 330i. M3's standard safety assist features cost $1700. Navigation costs $2750 more, and still doesn't come with anywhere near M3's 15" screen - although they do offer a HUD (if you want one for M3, you can do that as a $500 aftermarket option). Full LED is lighting is $800 extra on i330, but standard on M3. Want a half-hearted remote control and anything better than standard radio? You need the premium package ($2450).
** Even simply
reducing fuel costs on the BMW is a significant premium. Going to diesel increases the MPG but adds $1500 to the cost and reduces the acceleration from 5,5s 0-60 to a terrible 7,4.
Want PUP-like figures? You need to start adding add-ons like the Luxury package ($1,45k) for nice upholstery, the sport package ($3k) for nice trims, cold weather ($850), moonroof comes with the aforementioned $2450 premium package, $500 for wireless charging, improved sound is $875, and on and on and on.
good-looking aluminum alloy wheels
17" wheels rather than 18", and M3 aeros are just a cap over alloy wheels. 18" wheels are a $660 premium on the 330i.
and white paint in addition to black
Yes, a whopping one more colour. Plain white, not pearl.
I'm sorry, there is
no way that the i330 wins this comparison.
