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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: $42,320

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,005

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $42,650
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $39,420
Sport Package 1,300 1,100 850
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100 100
Cold Weather Package 750 600 900
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400 2,650
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 350
HD radio 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 380
iPod integration 400 400 400
Proximity key 500 500 500
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,550
Sport Package 1,185 1,000 775
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90 90
Cold Weather Package 685 545 820
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095 2,410
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 320
HD radio 315 315 315
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 345
iPod integration 365 365 365
Proximity key 455 455 455
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,365
Options (change) 12,895 11,445 10,680
Options (change) 11,690 10,365 9,670
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $42,320 $47,170 $54,205
Total Invoice $39,005 $43,480 $49,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,702
Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,320$47,170$54,205
Adjustments for Features0-200-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$46,970$53,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0
Total Invoice$39,005$43,480$49,965
Adjustments for Features0-184-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,005$43,296$49,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,291$0

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

Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Total Value of Features$325$525$605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-258

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

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,253 lb.3,352 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 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested3380100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested3080100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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