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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: $46,645

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,100

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $4,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,400
Base Invoice $32,290 $40,110
Premium Package 3,400 2,200
Navigation system 2,100 2,150
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Sport Line   1,700
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 3,095 2,000
Navigation system 1,910 1,955
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 475
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455 455
Aluminum trim 0 0
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Sport Line   1,545
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 10,920 7,600
Options (change) 9,985 6,930
Destination 825 925
Total Price $46,645 $51,925
Total Invoice $43,100 $47,965

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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: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,627
Model Year20082014
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,645$51,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,645$50,585
Total Invoice$43,100$47,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,100$46,727

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

Model Year20082014
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238

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

Model Year20082014
Model1-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.6 in
Length171.7 in182.5 in
Width68.8 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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 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 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

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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