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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,670 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||||
| Difference: $5,575 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||||
| Difference: $5,690 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,600 | $34,900 | $38,350 | $39,850 | $43,700 | $45,800 | $63,500 |
| Base Invoice | $26,490 | $32,290 | $35,960 | $37,340 | $40,885 | $42,815 | $59,100 |
| Premium Package | 3,700 | 3,400 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Sport Package | 1,300 | 1,100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | 100 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | |||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | |||||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 0 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,365 | 3,095 | 2,230 | 2,230 | 2,230 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Sport Package | 1,185 | 1,000 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | 90 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | |||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | |||||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 0 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,185 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,245 | 9,945 | 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 | 4,450 | 4,050 |
| Options (change) | 10,230 | 9,045 | 6,280 | 6,280 | 6,280 | 4,050 | 3,685 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $40,670 | $45,670 | $46,245 | $47,745 | $47,594 | $51,245 | $68,545 |
| Total Invoice | $37,545 | $42,160 | $43,235 | $44,615 | $44,159 | $47,860 | $63,780 |
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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: $3,210 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,479 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 181hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,670 | $45,670 | $46,245 | $47,745 | $47,594 | $51,245 | $68,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -2,365 | -2,465 | -2,490 | -1,215 | -2,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,670 | $45,420 | $43,880 | $45,280 | $45,104 | $50,030 | $65,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,750 | $0 | $1,400 | $1,224 | $6,150 | $21,700 |
| Total Invoice | $37,545 | $42,160 | $43,235 | $44,615 | $44,159 | $47,860 | $63,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -231 | -2,211 | -2,303 | -2,310 | -1,135 | -2,759 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,545 | $41,929 | $41,024 | $42,312 | $41,849 | $46,725 | $61,021 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,384 | $0 | $1,288 | $825 | $5,701 | $19,997 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,725 | $1,975 | $4,090 | $4,190 | $4,215 | $2,940 | $4,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $2,365 | $2,465 | $2,490 | $1,215 | $2,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -231 | -2,211 | -2,303 | -2,310 | -1,135 | -2,759 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,253 lb. | 3,431 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3380 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3080 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 37% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 77% |
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