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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: $14,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,005

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $13,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $45,100
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $41,670
Sport Package 1,300 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100 100
Cold Weather Package 750 600 900
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400 2,000
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
iPod integration 400 400  
HD radio 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 350
Proximity key 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,550
M Sport Package     2,200
Convenience Package     1,200
Sport Package 1,185 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90 90
Cold Weather Package 685 545 820
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095 1,820
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
iPod integration 365 365  
HD radio 315 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 320
Proximity key 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,365
M Sport Package     2,000
Convenience Package     1,090
Options (change) 12,895 11,445 11,000
Options (change) 11,690 10,365 9,960
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $42,320 $47,170 $56,995
Total Invoice $39,005 $43,480 $52,525

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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: $13,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,824
Model Year200820082012
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?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,320$47,170$56,995
Adjustments for Features0-200-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$46,970$56,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0
Total Invoice$39,005$43,480$52,525
Adjustments for Features0-184-696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,005$43,296$51,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,291$0

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

Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Total Value of Features$200$400$955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-696

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

Model Year20082012
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.3,363 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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
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 Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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