So given the new latest released sale price of the new M3 at around £56k.

Is the Alpina still good value at £59k with LSD???

I'm not so sure. Alpina will be more exclusive, easier to fuel and less "shouty" but you actually get alot more for your money with the M3.

Both, for the first time in ages have very similar performance but I'd say the M3 still wins the handling contest but both have very similar acceleration figures.