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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: $44,625

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $15,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM340i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,000 $36,350
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 750 350
Premium Package   1,950
Sport Package   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
6-speed manual   0
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 455
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 690 320
Premium Package   1,775
Sport Package   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,950 7,400
Options (change) 4,555 6,735
Destination 995 875
Total Price $59,945 $44,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,975
Model Year20202011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM340i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine382hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$59,945$44,625
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,970$44,625

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

Model Year20202011
Model3-Series1-Series
TrimM340i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,400$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750

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

Model Year20202011
Model3-Series1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in104.7 in
Length185.7 in171.7 in
Width71.9 in68.8 in
Height56.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,849 lb.3,373 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 M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested215596%
Total Not Requested1004%
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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