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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: $48,545

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,750

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $41,670 $33,345
Navigation system 2,150 2,100
Premium Package 2,000 3,400
M Sport Package 2,200  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 120
Cold Weather Package 900 600
Active steering 1,550 1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Convenience Package 1,200  
Sport Package   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   500
Navigation system 1,955 1,910
Premium Package 1,820 3,095
M Sport Package 2,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 110
Cold Weather Package 820 545
Active steering 1,365 1,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Convenience Package 1,090  
Sport Package   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   455
Options (change) 11,250 11,620
Options (change) 10,190 10,530
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,245 $48,545
Total Invoice $52,755 $44,750

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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: $8,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,461
Model Year20122010
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$57,245$48,545
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,655$48,545
Total Invoice$52,755$44,750
Adjustments for Features-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,211$44,750

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

Model Year20122010
Model3-Series1-Series
Trim335i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Total Value of Features$990$400
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5440

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

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,363 lb.3,253 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested3080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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