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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: $48,020

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,370

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $2,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i330i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $40,250
Base Invoice $33,345 $38,115
Premium Package 3,400  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Navigation system 2,100 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350 750
Aluminum trim 0 0
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Convenience Tier   1,750
Luxury Design   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
AWD   2,000
Premium Package 3,095  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Navigation system 1,910 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455 460
Obstacle detection, rear 320 690
Aluminum trim 0 0
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Convenience Tier   1,610
Luxury Design   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 11,095 8,700
Options (change) 10,150 8,025
Destination 875 995
Total Price $48,020 $49,945
Total Invoice $44,370 $47,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $727
Model Year20102019
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i330i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6255hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,020$49,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,020$46,245
Total Invoice$44,370$47,135
Adjustments for Features0-3,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,370$43,643

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

Model Year20102019
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i330i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,492

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

Model Year20102019
Model1-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.2 in
Length171.7 in185.7 in
Width68.8 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft316.9 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 mirror75No
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 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 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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