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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: $16,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $16,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $46,135
Base Invoice $57,720 $42,645
Executive Package 4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Package   2,400
Convenience Package   2,700
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Executive Package 3,915  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Package   2,185
Convenience Package   2,455
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 7,750 6,750
Options (change) 7,055 6,145
Destination 995 875
Total Price $70,745 $53,760
Total Invoice $65,770 $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: $13,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,549
Model Year20152011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$70,745$53,760
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,920$53,760
Total Invoice$65,770$49,665
Adjustments for Features-3,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,214$49,665

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

Model Year20152011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM3M Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede trim $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,350$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5560

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

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,595 lb.3,362 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%

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 reader25No
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 Requested233099%
Total Not Requested251%
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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