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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: $40,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Premium Package 3,700 3,400            
Navigation system 2,100 2,100   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sport Package 1,300 1,100            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100            
Xenon HID headlights 800              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
HD radio 350 350            
iPod integration 400 400            
Heated front seats 500 500   500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 750 750 750 750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595            
Proximity key 500 500            
Premium Tier     3,000          
Sport Plus Design     2,650          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof     900         0
Wood trim     500         0
Folding second row seats     475          
Shadow Sport Design       600 600 600    
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750    
M Sport Design             0  
Premium Package 3,365 3,095            
Navigation system 1,910 1,910   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sport Package 1,185 1,000            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90            
Xenon HID headlights 730              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505 505 505 505
HD radio 315 315            
iPod integration 365 365            
Heated front seats 455 455   460 460 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 690 690 690 690 690 690
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540            
Proximity key 455 455            
Premium Tier     2,760          
Sport Plus Design     2,435          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof     830         0
Wood trim     460         0
Folding second row seats     435          
Shadow Sport Design       550 550 550    
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610    
M Sport Design             0  
Options (change) 11,245 9,945 10,275 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 2,250
Options (change) 10,230 9,045 9,450 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 2,070
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $40,670 $45,670 $46,170 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $68,745
Total Invoice $37,545 $42,160 $43,580 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $64,660

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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: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,378
Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$40,670$45,670$46,170$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$68,745
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,815-2,990-1,740-3,015-3,015-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$45,420$43,355$47,055$46,805$46,879$51,880$65,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$3,700$3,450$3,524$8,525$22,400
Total Invoice$37,545$42,160$43,580$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$64,660
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,657-2,857-1,643-2,828-2,843-2,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,545$41,929$40,923$44,963$44,182$43,971$48,912$61,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,384$0$4,040$3,259$3,048$7,989$20,925

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

Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100$100      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler $200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Cornering lights$50$50      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers $50      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,650$1,900$4,465$4,640$3,390$4,665$4,665$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,815$2,990$1,740$3,015$3,015$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,657-2,857-1,643-2,828-2,843-2,812

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,253 lb.3,502 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 128i

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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
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 Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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 320i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested51523%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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