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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: $39,525

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,540

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim128i135isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Premium Package 2,650 1,950 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Convenience Package 1,650          
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Sport Package 1,300 1,100        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Obstacle detection, rear   350        
Proximity key   500        
M Sport Package     2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Premium Package 2,410 1,775 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Convenience Package 1,500          
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Sport Package 1,185 1,000        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Obstacle detection, rear   320        
Proximity key   455        
M Sport Package     2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
Options (change) 9,200 7,400 10,650 10,750 10,450 8,850
Options (change) 8,370 6,735 9,690 9,780 9,510 8,050
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $39,525 $44,625 $50,595 $52,695 $53,895 $56,645
Total Invoice $36,540 $41,250 $47,200 $49,130 $50,240 $52,780

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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: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,378
Model Year201120112016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim128i135isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,525$44,625$50,595$52,695$53,895$56,645
Adjustments for Features0-50-4,590-6,640-6,640-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,525$44,575$46,005$46,055$47,255$49,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$50$1,250$3,750
Total Invoice$36,540$41,250$47,200$49,130$50,240$52,780
Adjustments for Features0-46-4,282-6,191-6,190-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,540$41,204$42,918$42,939$44,050$46,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,664$0$21$1,132$3,442

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year201120112016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesX3X3X3X3
Trim128i135isDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
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$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,525$1,575$6,115$8,165$8,165$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$4,590$6,640$6,640$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-4,282-6,191-6,190-6,420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016
Model1-SeriesX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in110.6 in
Length171.7 in183.8 in
Width68.8 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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
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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested3455100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested130043%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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%

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