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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: $48,575

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135iM340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $54,000
M Sport Package 1,300  
Premium Package 1,750  
BMW Assist 650  
Navigation system 2,150 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 380 750
Aluminum trim 0 0
6-speed manual 0  
Luxury Design   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
M Sport Package 1,185  
Premium Package 1,595  
BMW Assist 590  
Navigation system 1,955 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455 460
Obstacle detection, rear 345 690
Aluminum trim 0 0
6-speed manual 0  
Luxury Design   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 8,380 4,950
Options (change) 7,630 4,555
Destination 895 995
Total Price $48,575 $59,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,585
Model Year20122020
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135iM340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6382hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,575$59,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,575$56,970

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

Model Year20122020
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135iM340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,425$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275

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

Model Year20122020
Model1-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.2 in
Length172.2 in185.7 in
Width68.8 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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