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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: $48,895

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $4,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,175

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $4,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $43,400
Base Invoice $36,335 $40,110
BMW Assist 650  
Premium Package 1,750 2,200
7-speed automated manual 450  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150
M Sport Package 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
M Sport Line   3,100
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
BMW Assist 590  
Premium Package 1,595 2,000
7-speed automated manual 430  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955
M Sport Package 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455
Aluminum trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
M Sport Line   2,820
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 8,700 9,250
Options (change) 7,945 8,435
Destination 895 925
Total Price $48,895 $53,575
Total Invoice $45,175 $49,470

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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: $3,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,372
Model Year20122014
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,895$53,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,895$52,575
Total Invoice$45,175$49,470
Adjustments for Features0-923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,175$48,547

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

Model Year20122014
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135i335i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923

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

Model Year20122014
Model1-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.6 in
Length172.2 in182.5 in
Width68.8 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.3,605 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 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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