We called this well before the BMW X1 landed on our shores and now it's happening. The BMW X1 is getting priced right up against the likes of the BMW 3-Series and since we're betting men, we'd wager that this could be too good to pass up.
Currently in the New York Tri-State region, you can pick up a 2013 BMW 3-Series for the following prices:
- 2013 BMW 328i = $389 for 36 mo
- 2013 BMW 328i xDrive = $399 for 36 mo
- 2013 BMW 335i = $429 for 36 mo
- 2013 BMW 335i xDrive = $469 for 36 mo
Meanwhile, you can snap up an X1 for the following:
- 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i = $399 for 36 mo
- 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i = $419 for 36 mo
- 2013 BMW x1 xDrive35i = $449 for 36 mo
So, that's only a $10 differential between the rear-wheel drive 28s and a $20 difference per month on the 28s with all-wheel drive. And on the all-wheel drive X1 you're actually saving $20 when compared to an all-wheel drive 335i.
So, why would anyone prefer to take the 3-Series over the X1?