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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,770

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesX3X3
Trim128i135ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $34,310 $39,465
Premium Package 2,650 1,950 3,450 3,450
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,150 2,150
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100      
Convenience Package 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   350 750 750
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Sport Activity Package     1,550 1,750
Premium Package 2,410 1,775 3,140 3,140
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,955 1,955
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90      
Convenience Package 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   320 685 685
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Sport Activity Package     1,410 1,595
Options (change) 9,450 7,650 10,950 9,750
Options (change) 8,600 6,965 9,970 8,880
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $39,775 $44,875 $48,945 $53,345
Total Invoice $36,770 $41,480 $45,175 $49,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,961
Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesX3X3
Trim128i135ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$39,775$44,875$48,945$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-50-4,815-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,775$44,825$44,130$47,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$3,625
Total Invoice$36,770$41,480$45,175$49,240
Adjustments for Features0-46-4,444-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,770$41,434$40,731$44,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,664$0$3,349

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesX3X3
Trim128i135ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$1,650$6,415$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$4,815$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-4,444-5,160

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in110.6 in
Length171.7 in183.0 in
Width68.8 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.063.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested3455100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested2255100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested131540%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested59023%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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