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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: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $18,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $17,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $46,135
Base Invoice $54,390 $42,645
Convenience Package 2,900 2,700
Premium Package 2,500 2,400
Cold Weather Package 750  
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
App support 250 250
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Heated front seats   500
Convenience Package 2,640 2,455
Premium Package 2,275 2,185
Cold Weather Package 685  
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
App support 230 230
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 11,300 6,750
Options (change) 10,290 6,145
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $72,375 $53,760
Total Invoice $66,855 $49,665

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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: $16,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,121
Model Year20112011
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)180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$72,375$53,760
Adjustments for Features-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,135$53,760
Total Invoice$66,855$49,665
Adjustments for Features-2,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,786$49,665

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

Model Year20112011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0690

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,715 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested2355100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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