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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: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $27,230 $33,160
Premium Tier 3,000              
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Wood trim 500         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750 350 350
Folding second row seats 475              
Sunroof 900         0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 475 475
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600        
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   2,100 2,100
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500   500 500
M Sport Design         0      
Premium Package             3,700 3,400
Sport Package             1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             100 100
Xenon HID headlights             900  
HD radio             350 350
iPod integration             400 400
Proximity key             500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription             595 595
Premium Tier 2,760              
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Wood trim 460         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690 320 320
Folding second row seats 435              
Sunroof 830         0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505 430 430
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550        
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,910 1,910
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460   455 455
M Sport Design         0      
Premium Package             3,365 3,095
Sport Package             1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             90 90
Xenon HID headlights             820  
HD radio             315 315
iPod integration             365 365
Proximity key             455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription             540 540
Options (change) 10,275 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 2,250 11,270 9,870
Options (change) 9,450 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 2,070 10,250 8,975
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,170 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $68,745 $41,495 $46,545
Total Invoice $43,580 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $64,660 $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: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$46,170$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$68,745$41,495$46,545
Adjustments for Features-2,800-2,975-1,725-3,000-3,000-2,9750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,370$47,070$46,820$46,894$51,895$65,770$41,495$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$3,450$3,524$8,525$22,400$0$4,800
Total Invoice$43,580$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$64,660$38,305$42,960
Adjustments for Features-2,643-2,843-1,628-2,814-2,828-2,7980-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,937$44,977$44,197$43,985$48,927$61,862$38,305$42,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,040$3,260$3,048$7,990$20,925$0$4,424

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Second-row low console      $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$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$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$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$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration      $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Cornering lights      $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Headlight washers       $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,625$3,375$4,650$4,650$4,625$1,650$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$2,975$1,725$3,000$3,000$2,975$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,643-2,843-1,628-2,814-2,828-2,7980-231

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

Model Year20182009
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 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested171577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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 headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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, 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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
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
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 mirror75No
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 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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