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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: $46,305

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,815

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $10,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $48,900
Base Invoice $36,335 $44,680
Sport seats 400  
Technology Package 2,350  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Premium Package   2,700
Adjustable seats   500
Cold Weather Package   750
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   1,800
Sport seats 365  
Technology Package 2,140  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Premium Package   2,455
Adjustable seats   455
Cold Weather Package   685
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   635
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 6,080 7,275
Options (change) 5,555 6,620
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $46,305 $57,870
Total Invoice $42,815 $52,995

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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: $13,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,544
Model Year20132006
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,305$57,870
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,830$57,870
Total Invoice$42,815$52,995
Adjustments for Features-1,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,451$52,995

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

Model Year20132006
Model1-Series3-Series
Trim135iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,215$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3640

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

Model Year20132006
Model1-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in107.3 in
Length172.2 in176.7 in
Width68.8 in69.2 in
Height56.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.3,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport seats
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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