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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: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $18,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $17,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,850 $46,135
Base Invoice $53,400 $42,645
Technology Package 3,250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Premium Package 2,000 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Convenience Package   2,700
Heated front seats   500
Technology Package 2,960  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Premium Package 1,820 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Convenience Package   2,455
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 12,170 6,500
Options (change) 11,075 5,915
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $72,145 $53,510
Total Invoice $66,600 $49,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,682
Model Year20092011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$72,145$53,510
Adjustments for Features-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,455$53,510
Total Invoice$66,600$49,435
Adjustments for Features-2,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,117$49,435

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

Model Year20092011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
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 
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 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4830

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

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,704 lb.3,362 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested119070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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 trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested228097%
Total Not Requested753%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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