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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: $43,085

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,785

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
Model3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim330i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,250 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $38,115 $28,885 $36,335
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Navigation system 1,700 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Obstacle detection, rear 750   380
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Sport Package   1,300  
6-speed manual   0  
App support   250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Convenience Package   1,650  
Cold Weather Package     550
M Sport Package     1,300
Proximity key     500
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Navigation system 1,565 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500
Heated front seats 460 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 690   345
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Sport Package   1,185  
6-speed manual   0  
App support   230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Convenience Package   1,500  
Cold Weather Package     500
M Sport Package     1,185
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 6,890 10,990 8,430
Options (change) 6,340 10,005 7,675
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $48,135 $43,085 $48,625
Total Invoice $45,450 $39,785 $44,905

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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: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,950
Model Year201920122012
Model3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim330i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$48,135$43,085$48,625
Adjustments for Features-2,8750-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,260$43,085$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,490
Total Invoice$45,450$39,785$44,905
Adjustments for Features-2,7150-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,735$39,785$44,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,074

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

Model Year201920122012
Model3-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim330i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,250$1,375$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7150-46

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

Model Year20192012
Model3-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in104.7 in
Length185.7 in172.2 in
Width71.9 in68.8 in
Height56.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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%
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 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 Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%

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