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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: $47,850

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,140

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,350 $40,800
Base Invoice $33,640 $37,535
Cold Weather Package 600 750
Premium Package 1,950 2,550
Sport Package 1,100 1,000
Navigation system 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350
Proximity key 500 500
Active steering 1,550 1,400
7-speed automated manual 1,575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
6-speed manual   0
iPod integration   400
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
Cold Weather Package 545 685
Premium Package 1,775 2,320
Sport Package 1,000 910
Navigation system 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320
Proximity key 455 455
Active steering 1,365 1,230
7-speed automated manual 1,435  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
6-speed manual   0
iPod integration   365
HD radio   450
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 10,625 10,620
Options (change) 9,625 9,615
Destination 875 775
Total Price $47,850 $52,195
Total Invoice $44,140 $47,925

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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: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,731
Model Year20112007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,850$52,195
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,825$52,195
Total Invoice$44,140$47,925
Adjustments for Features-9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,194$47,925

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

Model Year20112007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,815$790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9460

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

Model Year20112007
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 Weight3,439 lb.3,571 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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 lighting150No
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 Requested203090%
Total Not Requested22510%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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