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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: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320182018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400          
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350          
M Sport Package 1,900              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100              
Xenon HID headlights 900              
Cold Weather Package 700 550            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 750 750 750 750  
Heated steering wheel 190     190 190 190 190  
Wood trim 500             0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250          
Sport seats   400            
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
M Sport Design       3,850 3,850 3,850 0  
Navigation system       1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Executive Package               4,100
Sunroof               0
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185          
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140          
M Sport Package 1,730              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90              
Xenon HID headlights 820              
Cold Weather Package 635 500            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 505 505 505 505 505
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 690 690 690 690  
Heated steering wheel 175     175 175 175 175  
Wood trim 455             0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230          
Sport seats   365            
Heated front seats     455 460 460 460 460  
M Sport Design       3,540 3,540 3,540 0  
Navigation system       1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Executive Package               3,770
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 11,420 6,880 6,430 8,990 8,990 8,990 5,140 4,650
Options (change) 10,395 6,265 5,855 8,270 8,270 8,270 4,730 4,275
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $43,545 $47,105 $50,605 $51,735 $50,235 $51,584 $55,085 $71,145
Total Invoice $40,205 $43,525 $46,750 $49,375 $47,380 $48,354 $51,930 $66,865

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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: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,756
Model Year20132013201320182018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$43,545$47,105$50,605$51,735$50,235$51,584$55,085$71,145
Adjustments for Features-125-1250-2,650-1,400-2,675-2,800-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,420$46,980$50,605$49,085$48,835$48,909$52,285$66,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,560$7,185$250$0$74$3,450$17,635
Total Invoice$40,205$43,525$46,750$49,375$47,380$48,354$51,930$66,865
Adjustments for Features-115-1150-2,529-1,320-2,508-2,640-4,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,090$43,410$46,750$46,846$46,060$45,846$49,290$62,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$6,660$1,000$214$0$3,444$16,625

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

Model Year20132013201320182018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Semi-automated parking system       $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras       $500
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera       $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150$150
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    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler $200$200    $200
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$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$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25     
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Cornering lights$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  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    $150
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
Metal pedals  $75     
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,225$2,100$4,750$3,500$4,775$4,900$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$0$2,650$1,400$2,675$2,800$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-1150-2,529-1,320-2,508-2,640-4,394

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

Model Year20132018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
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 Requested410598%
Total Not Requested752%
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%
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
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
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%
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%
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%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested200596%
Total Not Requested754%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested200596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75031%
Total Not Requested165069%

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