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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,850

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,140

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,800 $36,350
Base Invoice $37,535 $33,640
Cold Weather Package 750 600
Sport Package 1,000 1,100
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 2,550 1,950
Navigation system 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350
Proximity key 500 500
Active steering 1,400 1,550
Satellite radio 595  
7-speed automated manual   1,575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Cold Weather Package 685 545
Sport Package 910 1,000
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 2,320 1,775
Navigation system 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 450  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320
Proximity key 455 455
Active steering 1,230 1,365
Satellite radio 540  
7-speed automated manual   1,435
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,620 10,625
Options (change) 9,615 9,625
Destination 775 875
Total Price $52,195 $47,850
Total Invoice $47,925 $44,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,731
Model Year20072011
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$52,195$47,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,195$46,825
Total Invoice$47,925$44,140
Adjustments for Features0-946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,925$43,194

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

Model Year20072011
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$790$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-946

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

Model Year20072011
Model3-Series1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length181.1 in171.7 in
Width70.2 in68.8 in
Height54.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Compass0Yes
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 Requested203090%
Total Not Requested22510%
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%

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