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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,165

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132019
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $40,250
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $38,115
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400  
Sport seats 400 400    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 750
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Navigation system       1,700
Convenience Tier       1,750
Luxury Design       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185  
Sport seats 365 365    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 690
Heated front seats 455 455 455 460
Wood trim 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 505
Navigation system       1,565
Convenience Tier       1,610
Luxury Design       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335
Options (change) 9,180 6,580 6,180 6,700
Options (change) 8,355 5,990 5,625 6,165
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $41,305 $46,805 $50,355 $47,945
Total Invoice $38,165 $43,250 $46,520 $45,275

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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: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,348
Model Year2013201320132019
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6255hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,305$46,805$50,355$47,945
Adjustments for Features0-250-125-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,305$46,555$50,230$45,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$8,925$0
Total Invoice$38,165$43,250$46,520$45,275
Adjustments for Features0-231-115-2,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,165$43,019$46,405$42,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,854$8,240$0

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

Model Year2013201320132019
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series3-Series
Trim128i135i135is330i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$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$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers $50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,475$1,725$1,600$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$125$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-115-2,762

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

Model Year20132019
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 Weight3,209 lb.3,590 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 128i

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?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 Requested410598%
Total Not Requested752%
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested200596%
Total Not Requested754%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested200596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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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