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BMW X1 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X1 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,545

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $6,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,980

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $5,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelX1X1X13-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,200 $33,000 $39,100 $37,500
Base Invoice $29,385 $31,040 $36,650 $34,680
Ultimate Package 6,150 6,150 4,750  
Xenon HID headlights 900 900    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Steering-linked headlights       900
Navigation system       2,150
Premium Package       1,900
Cold Weather Package       900
Proximity key       500
Roof rails       100
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
App support       250
Ultimate Package 5,595 5,595 4,325  
Xenon HID headlights 820 820    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Steering-linked headlights       820
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,730
Cold Weather Package       820
Proximity key       455
Roof rails       90
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
App support       230
Options (change) 8,350 8,350 6,050 8,600
Options (change) 7,600 7,600 5,510 7,835
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $40,545 $42,345 $46,145 $46,995
Total Invoice $37,980 $39,635 $43,155 $43,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,429
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelX1X1X13-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,545$42,345$46,145$46,995
Adjustments for Features-885-2,835-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,660$39,510$43,560$46,995
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$4,050$0
Total Invoice$37,980$39,635$43,155$43,410
Adjustments for Features-829-2,654-2,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,151$36,981$40,737$43,410
Cost Above Minimum$170$0$3,756$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelX1X1X13-Series
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Wood trim  $300$300
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,375$4,125$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$2,835$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-829-2,654-2,4180

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelX13-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length176.5 in178.2 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height60.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested531596%
Total Not Requested2254%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested531596%
Total Not Requested2254%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested331594%
Total Not Requested2256%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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