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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: $43,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350        
Cold Weather Package 700 550          
M Sport Package 1,900            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100     500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 500           0
Heated steering wheel 190            
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Sport seats   400          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150  
M Sport Line       3,400 3,000 3,000  
Steering-linked headlights       900      
Executive Package             4,300
Sunroof             0
Leather seating surfaces             0
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140        
Cold Weather Package 635 500          
M Sport Package 1,730            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90     475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 455           0
Heated steering wheel 175            
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230 230 230  
Sport seats   365          
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955  
M Sport Line       3,095 2,730 2,730  
Steering-linked headlights       820      
Executive Package             3,915
Sunroof             0
Leather seating surfaces             0
Options (change) 11,420 6,880 6,430 11,350 9,150 9,150 4,850
Options (change) 10,395 6,265 5,855 10,350 8,345 8,345 4,415
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $43,545 $47,105 $50,605 $51,345 $53,895 $60,295 $67,845
Total Invoice $40,205 $43,525 $46,750 $47,905 $50,270 $56,160 $63,130

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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: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,949
Model Year2013201320132015201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$43,545$47,105$50,605$51,345$53,895$60,295$67,845
Adjustments for Features-125-1250-2,000-850-2,025-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,420$46,980$50,605$49,345$53,045$58,270$65,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,560$7,185$0$3,700$8,925$16,100
Total Invoice$40,205$43,525$46,750$47,905$50,270$56,160$63,130
Adjustments for Features-115-1150-1,866-793-1,886-2,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,090$43,410$46,750$46,039$49,477$54,274$60,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$6,660$0$3,438$8,235$14,858

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

Model Year2013201320132015201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100     $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0    
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler $200$200   $200
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50$50   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats      $200
Metal pedals  $75    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Launch control   $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,725$1,725$1,600$3,600$2,450$3,625$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$0$2,000$850$2,025$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-1150-1,866-793-1,886-2,233

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

Model Year20132015
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.3,411 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested4180100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2080100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2080100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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, driver seat100Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45094%
Total Not Requested-4506%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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