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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: $43,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
BMW Assist 650 650          
Premium Package 3,400 1,750 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Sport Package 1,300            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100            
Convenience Package 1,650            
Cold Weather Package 700 550          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700 700 700 700 700
App support 250 250          
Heated steering wheel 190            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
M Sport Package   1,300       0  
Obstacle detection, rear   380          
Proximity key   500          
Lighting Package     800 800 800 800  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Executive Package             3,900
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
BMW Assist 590 590          
Premium Package 3,095 1,595 2,255 2,255 2,255    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Sport Package 1,185            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90            
Convenience Package 1,500            
Cold Weather Package 635 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 645 645 645 645 645
App support 230 230          
Heated steering wheel 175            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
M Sport Package   1,185       0  
Obstacle detection, rear   345          
Proximity key   455          
Lighting Package     735 735 735 735  
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Executive Package             3,590
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 11,540 8,680 7,850 7,850 7,850 5,400 4,600
Options (change) 10,505 7,905 7,205 7,205 7,205 4,950 4,235
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $43,635 $48,875 $49,095 $47,595 $48,944 $54,295 $69,595
Total Invoice $40,285 $45,135 $46,315 $44,920 $45,894 $51,170 $65,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,603
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$43,635$48,875$49,095$47,595$48,944$54,295$69,595
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,350-2,250-2,375-975-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$48,875$46,745$45,345$46,569$53,320$66,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$1,400$0$1,224$7,975$21,050
Total Invoice$40,285$45,135$46,315$44,920$45,894$51,170$65,430
Adjustments for Features-920-2,217-2,124-2,227-919-3,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,193$45,135$44,098$42,796$43,667$50,251$62,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,942$1,302$0$871$7,455$19,626

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

Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100     $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    $250
Rearview camera      $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100$100     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler $200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    $25
Surround sound      $250
Text dictation      $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Cornering lights$50$50    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats      $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,025$4,375$4,275$4,400$3,000$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,350$2,250$2,375$975$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,217-2,124-2,227-919-3,008

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,209 lb.3,502 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 128i

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?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested107572%

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