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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,495

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,740

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $4,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,900 $40,800
Base Invoice $32,290 $37,535
Cold Weather Package 600 750
Premium Package 3,400 2,550
Sport Package 1,100 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100
Navigation system 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350
iPod integration 400 400
HD radio 350 500
Proximity key 500 500
Active steering 1,400 1,400
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Satellite radio   595
Cold Weather Package 545 685
Premium Package 3,095 2,320
Sport Package 1,000 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90
Navigation system 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320
iPod integration 365 365
HD radio 315 450
Proximity key 455 455
Active steering 1,230 1,230
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260 1,210
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 12,770 11,995
Options (change) 11,625 10,915
Destination 825 775
Total Price $48,495 $53,570
Total Invoice $44,740 $49,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,241
Model Year20082007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,495$53,570
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,495$53,305
Total Invoice$44,740$49,225
Adjustments for Features0-244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,740$48,981

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Total Value of Features$1,425$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082007
Model1-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length171.7 in181.1 in
Width68.8 in70.2 in
Height56.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested293095%
Total Not Requested1505%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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