BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2013

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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: $50,355

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $19,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,520

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $17,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $43,250
Base Invoice $52,160 $39,970
Premium Package 1,900 2,400
Technology Package 3,250 2,350
Cold Weather Package 750  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 380
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package 1,730 2,185
Technology Package 2,960 2,140
Cold Weather Package 685  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 345
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 10,845 6,180
Options (change) 9,870 5,625
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,470 $50,355
Total Invoice $64,155 $46,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,465
Model Year20082013
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8320hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$69,470$50,355
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,120$50,355
Total Invoice$64,155$46,520
Adjustments for Features-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,985$46,520

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

Model Year20082013
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1700

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

Model Year20082013
Model3-Series1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length181.1 in172.2 in
Width70.2 in68.8 in
Height54.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,373 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested2080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%

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