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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: $43,535

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesX3
Trim128ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $41,050
Base Invoice $28,885 $37,965
Convenience Package 1,650  
Premium Package 3,400 3,450
BMW Assist 650  
Cold Weather Package 700 1,150
Navigation system 2,150 2,150
Sport Package 1,300  
6-speed manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Heated steering wheel 190  
App support 250 250
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Sport Activity Package   1,250
Proximity key   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Convenience Package 1,500  
Premium Package 3,095 3,140
BMW Assist 590  
Cold Weather Package 635 1,045
Navigation system 1,955 1,955
Sport Package 1,185  
6-speed manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Heated steering wheel 175  
App support 230 230
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Sport Activity Package   1,140
Proximity key   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Options (change) 11,440 10,650
Options (change) 10,415 9,700
Destination 895 875
Total Price $43,535 $52,575
Total Invoice $40,195 $48,540

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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: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesX3
Trim128ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price$43,535$52,575
Adjustments for Features0-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$47,235
Total Invoice$40,195$48,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,195$43,610

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesX3
Trim128ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in110.6 in
Length172.2 in183.0 in
Width68.8 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.4,222 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 Requested3980100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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