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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: $41,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim320i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,950 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $30,995 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $27,230 $33,160
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200   3,700 3,400
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Sport Package 1,400         1,300 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       0    
Wood trim 500       0    
Cold Weather Package 950            
Sport Line   2,500 1,700 1,700      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500   100 100
Heated front seats   500 500 500   500 500
Executive Package         4,300    
Sunroof         0    
Xenon HID headlights           900  
Obstacle detection, rear           350 350
HD radio           350 350
iPod integration           400 400
Proximity key           500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription           595 595
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000   3,365 3,095
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Sport Package 1,275         1,185 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 430 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       0    
Wood trim 455       0    
Cold Weather Package 865            
Sport Line   2,275 1,545 1,545      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475   90 90
Heated front seats   455 455 455   455 455
Executive Package         3,915    
Sunroof         0    
Xenon HID headlights           820  
Obstacle detection, rear           320 320
HD radio           315 315
iPod integration           365 365
Proximity key           455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription           540 540
Options (change) 11,100 10,200 7,600 7,600 4,850 11,270 9,870
Options (change) 10,100 9,300 6,930 6,930 4,415 10,250 8,975
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $45,045 $50,195 $52,345 $58,745 $67,845 $41,495 $46,545
Total Invoice $42,090 $46,855 $48,855 $54,745 $63,130 $38,305 $42,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,827
Model Year2015201520152015201520092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim320i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$45,045$50,195$52,345$58,745$67,845$41,495$46,545
Adjustments for Features-1,025-2,200-1,050-2,225-2,7000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,020$47,995$51,295$56,520$65,145$41,495$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$7,275$12,500$21,125$0$4,800
Total Invoice$42,090$46,855$48,855$54,745$63,130$38,305$42,960
Adjustments for Features-958-2,054-980-2,073-2,5120-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,132$44,801$47,875$52,672$60,618$38,305$42,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,669$6,743$11,540$19,486$0$4,424

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim320i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100   $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Second-row low console     $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Headlight washers$50   $50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   $200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Launch control $100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,375$2,225$3,400$3,875$1,175$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$2,200$1,050$2,225$2,700$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-958-2,054-980-2,073-2,5120-231

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

Model Year20152009
Model3-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.7 in
Length182.5 in171.7 in
Width71.3 in68.8 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested2950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3380100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
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 Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3080100%
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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