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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: $46,920

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,080

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
Model1-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim135i328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $35,600 $41,200
Base Invoice $36,335 $32,750 $37,905
Premium Package 1,750 3,350 2,650
BMW Assist 650    
Navigation system 2,150 2,100 2,100
M Sport Package 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 380 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 595 595
Proximity key 500 500 500
Active steering 1,550 1,400 1,400
Sport Package   400 400
6-speed manual   0 0
HD radio   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Premium Package 1,595 3,050 2,410
BMW Assist 590    
Navigation system 1,955 1,910 1,910
M Sport Package 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 345 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 540 540
Proximity key 455 455 455
Active steering 1,410 1,230 1,230
Sport Package   365 365
6-speed manual   0 0
HD radio   315 315
iPod integration   365 365
Options (change) 9,680 10,495 9,795
Options (change) 8,810 9,505 8,865
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $49,875 $46,920 $51,820
Total Invoice $46,040 $43,080 $47,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,029
Model Year201220082008
Model1-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim135i328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,875$46,920$51,820
Adjustments for Features0-75-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,875$46,845$51,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650
Total Invoice$46,040$43,080$47,595
Adjustments for Features0-69-299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,040$43,011$47,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,285

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

Model Year201220082008
Model1-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim135i328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$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$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$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$50
Floor mats$75  
Total Value of Features$615$690$940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69-299

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

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,209 lb.3,352 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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