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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: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $19,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $17,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model1-Series3-Series
TrimM CoupeM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,135 $58,400
Base Invoice $42,645 $53,910
Premium Package 2,400 2,000
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Heated front seats 500  
Cold Weather Package   750
Technology Package   3,250
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   380
iPod integration   400
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
Premium Package 2,185 1,820
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Heated front seats 455  
Cold Weather Package   685
Technology Package   2,960
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   345
iPod integration   365
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 6,500 12,030
Options (change) 5,915 10,950
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $53,510 $72,605
Total Invoice $49,435 $67,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,278
Model Year20112010
Model1-Series3-Series
TrimM CoupeM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$53,510$72,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$70,090
Total Invoice$49,435$67,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,435$64,713

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

Model Year20112010
Model1-Series3-Series
TrimM CoupeM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,175$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,322

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

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,362 lb.3,704 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 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested228097%
Total Not Requested753%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested119070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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