| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Available Features for the BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 325i | 330i |
| Engines | ||
| Transmissions | ||
| Drivetrains | ||
| Tires | ||
| Audio Systems | ||
| Accessories | ||
| Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | ||
| Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | ||
| Homelink. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
| Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
| Cargo Management | ||
| Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||
| Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||
| Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
| Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| Front row reading lights. | ||
| One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
| Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||
| Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||
| Reports engine speed. | ||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | ||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
| Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||
| Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| The steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors. | ||
| Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Option Package Contents
Sport Line
Run-flat tire delete
Premium Tier
Premium Package
Luxury Design
Convenience Tier
Power front seats
Luxury Design
Premium Tier
Premium Package
Luxury Design
Convenience Tier
Run-flat tire delete
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006 BMW 3-Series
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
6-speed manual AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
6-speed manual RWD
6-speed manual RWD
6-speed manual RWD