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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: $40,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $26,490 $32,290
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450     3,700 3,400
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500   500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
M Sport Package       0      
Executive Package         3,900    
Sunroof         0    
Wood trim         0    
Sport Package           1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100 100
Xenon HID headlights           800  
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 2,255 2,255 2,255     3,365 3,095
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645 500 500
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460   455 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0    
M Sport Package       0      
Executive Package         3,590    
Sunroof         0    
Wood trim         0    
Sport Package           1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90 90
Xenon HID headlights           730  
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) 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 4,600 11,245 9,945
Options (change) 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 4,235 10,230 9,045
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $69,595 $40,670 $45,670
Total Invoice $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $65,430 $37,545 $42,160

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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: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,478
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp 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, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$69,595$40,670$45,670
Adjustments for Features-2,390-2,290-2,415-1,015-3,5900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,905$44,505$45,729$52,480$66,005$40,670$45,420
Cost Above Minimum$1,400$0$1,224$7,975$21,500$0$4,750
Total Invoice$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$65,430$37,545$42,160
Adjustments for Features-2,256-2,162-2,265-957-3,3750-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,324$42,023$42,894$49,478$62,055$37,545$41,929
Cost Above Minimum$1,301$0$871$7,455$20,032$0$4,384

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3128i135i
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  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
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 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
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
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
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  
Surround sound    $250  
Text dictation    $50  
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  
Voice recorder    $0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50  
Wireless charging station    $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Headlight washers    $50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats    $200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,090$4,215$2,815$5,390$1,800$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$2,290$2,415$1,015$3,590$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,256-2,162-2,265-957-3,3750-231

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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 support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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 support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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 support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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 support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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 mirror75No
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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
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
Total Requested725100%
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 mirror75No
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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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