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ok here's how I figure it, maybe someone already did this but I'm going with the 27k base for the 128i off the UK prices.
right now the 1 series base (3 door) is 17,815£ and the 3series base is 20,735£ the American 3 series starts at $32,400
17,815 X
20,735 32,400
X= $27,837 for the base model
however at the same ratio the 135 would start at $41,228, which I think is too high, b/c then I would just get the 335i.
I did a little price comparison (am I trying too hard?)
US comparison of (non convertible) main line models
3 series
base low $32,400
base hi $40,800
5 series
base low $44,300
base hi $58,500
6 series
base low $74,700
base hi $74,700
7 series
base low $75,800
base hi $122,600
So my guess is that it should fall inline in the front as
1 series
base low $27,400
base hi $32,800
I'm assuming they want to cover more market area with their lines. They will sell more cars if they cover more market price points, while maintaining the higher price = value to the BMW name.
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