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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: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $18,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $18,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model1-Series3-Series
TrimM CoupeM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,135 $64,000
Base Invoice $42,645 $60,200
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Executive Package   3,900
Leather seating surfaces   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 645
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Executive Package   3,590
Leather seating surfaces   0
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 6,750 7,500
Options (change) 6,145 6,905
Destination 875 995
Total Price $53,760 $72,495
Total Invoice $49,665 $68,100

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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: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,973
Model Year20112017
Model1-Series3-Series
TrimM CoupeM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$53,760$72,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,760$67,745
Total Invoice$49,665$68,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,665$63,638

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

Model Year20112017
Model1-Series3-Series
TrimM CoupeM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,462

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,362 lb.3,630 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 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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested-4507%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested32522%
Total Not Requested117578%

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