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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: $50,325

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,470

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $2,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $40,800
Base Invoice $36,335 $37,535
Premium Package 1,750 2,550
BMW Assist 650  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Navigation system 2,150 2,100
M Sport Package 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 380 350
Heated front seats 500 500
Proximity key 500 500
Active steering 1,550 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Package   1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
iPod integration   400
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
Premium Package 1,595 2,320
BMW Assist 590  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Navigation system 1,955 1,910
M Sport Package 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 345 320
Heated front seats 455 455
Proximity key 455 455
Active steering 1,410 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sport Package   910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
iPod integration   365
HD radio   450
Satellite radio   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Options (change) 10,130 11,745
Options (change) 9,240 10,685
Destination 895 775
Total Price $50,325 $53,320
Total Invoice $46,470 $48,995

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,410
Model Year20122007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,325$53,320
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,325$53,195
Total Invoice$46,470$48,995
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,470$48,880

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

Model Year20122007
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$1,765$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-115

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

Model Year20122007
Model1-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in181.1 in
Width68.8 in70.2 in
Height56.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.3,616 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested143091%
Total Not Requested1509%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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%
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?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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