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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: $43,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,680

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Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim328i328d330e340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $28,885 $36,335
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   2,150 2,150
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450     3,400 1,750
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
Executive Package         3,500    
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof         0    
BMW Assist           650 650
Cold Weather Package           700 550
Sport Package           1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100  
Convenience Package           1,650  
App support           250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
Heated steering wheel           190  
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
M Sport Package             1,300
Obstacle detection, rear             380
Proximity key             500
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   1,955 1,955
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230     3,095 1,595
Lighting Package 730 730 730 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0    
Executive Package         3,185    
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof         0    
BMW Assist           590 590
Cold Weather Package           635 500
Sport Package           1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90  
Convenience Package           1,500  
App support           230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Heated steering wheel           175  
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
M Sport Package             1,185
Obstacle detection, rear             345
Proximity key             455
Options (change) 7,700 7,700 7,700 5,250 4,050 11,540 8,680
Options (change) 7,010 7,010 7,010 4,780 3,685 10,505 7,905
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,045 $48,545 $48,394 $52,045 $68,545 $43,635 $48,875
Total Invoice $43,965 $45,345 $44,889 $48,590 $63,780 $40,285 $45,135

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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: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,599
Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim328i328d330e340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$47,045$48,545$48,394$52,045$68,545$43,635$48,875
Adjustments for Features-2,325-2,425-2,450-1,175-2,575-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,720$46,120$45,944$50,870$65,970$43,535$48,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$21,250$0$5,340
Total Invoice$43,965$45,345$44,889$48,590$63,780$40,285$45,135
Adjustments for Features-2,173-2,265-2,273-1,097-2,396-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,792$43,080$42,616$47,493$61,384$40,193$45,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,288$824$5,701$19,592$0$4,942

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim328i328d330e340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
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  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound    $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200$200
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    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats    $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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,375$4,400$3,125$4,525$2,050$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$2,425$2,450$1,175$2,575$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,173-2,265-2,273-1,097-2,396-920

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

Model Year20162012
Model3-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.7 in
Length182.5 in172.2 in
Width71.3 in68.8 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,209 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested110039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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