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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: $50,375

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $6,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,500

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $6,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $41,670 $36,335
Premium Package 2,000 1,750
Navigation system 2,150 2,150
M Sport Package 2,200 1,300
6-speed manual 0  
Active steering 1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
App support 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Convenience Package 1,200  
BMW Assist   650
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Proximity key   500
Premium Package 1,820 1,595
Navigation system 1,955 1,955
M Sport Package 2,000 1,185
6-speed manual 0  
Active steering 1,365 1,410
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
App support 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Convenience Package 1,090  
BMW Assist   590
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Proximity key   455
Options (change) 11,000 10,180
Options (change) 9,965 9,270
Destination 895 895
Total Price $56,995 $50,375
Total Invoice $52,530 $46,500

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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: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,463
Model Year20122012
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$56,995$50,375
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,380$50,375
Total Invoice$52,530$46,500
Adjustments for Features-5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,963$46,500

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

Model Year20122012
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Total Value of Features$1,065$450
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5670

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 1-Series features.

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,363 lb.3,209 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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