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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: $48,195

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,415

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
Model1-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i335is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,850 $44,100 $51,100
Base Invoice $33,160 $40,770 $47,210
Cold Weather Package 600 900 750
Premium Package 3,400 2,650 2,650
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100
Sport Package 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
iPod integration 400 400 400
HD radio 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350
Proximity key 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750 750
Active steering 1,550 1,550 1,550
M Sport Package   2,200  
Cold Weather Package 545 820 685
Premium Package 3,095 2,410 2,410
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910
Sport Package 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500 500
iPod integration 365 365 365
HD radio 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320
Proximity key 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 320 685 685
Active steering 1,365 1,365 1,410
M Sport Package   2,000  
Options (change) 11,520 12,050 9,600
Options (change) 10,430 10,920 8,740
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $48,195 $57,025 $61,575
Total Invoice $44,415 $52,565 $56,825

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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: $8,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,021
Model Year200920112011
Model1-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i335is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,195$57,025$61,575
Adjustments for Features-360-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,835$56,525$61,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050
Total Invoice$44,415$52,565$56,825
Adjustments for Features-332-4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,083$52,104$56,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,721

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

Model Year200920112011
Model1-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i335is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
-speed   $0
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Floor mats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,050$1,190$690
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-332-4610

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

Model Year20092011
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 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 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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%

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