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BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,440

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,585

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim328i335iM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
iPod integration 400 400 400      
Proximity key 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595      
Premium Package   2,650       5,000
Technology Package     3,250      
Sunroof     1,050      
Rear spoiler     0      
Navigation Package       2,100 2,100  
Cargo mat       95 95 95
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Proximity key 455 455        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320   865      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540      
Premium Package   2,410       4,550
Technology Package     2,960      
Sunroof     955      
Rear spoiler     0      
Navigation Package       1,911 1,911  
Cargo mat       77 77 77
Options (change) 6,570 7,770 7,770 2,195 2,195 5,095
Options (change) 5,975 7,065 7,070 1,988 1,988 4,627
Destination 825 825 825 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $40,095 $47,895 $63,695 $28,440 $30,190 $31,640
Total Invoice $36,885 $44,045 $58,870 $26,585 $28,203 $29,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,487
Model Year200820082008201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim328i335iM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,095$47,895$63,695$28,440$30,190$31,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,050-1,270-1,370-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$45,045$60,645$27,170$28,820$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$20,550$0$1,650$3,075
Total Invoice$36,885$44,045$58,870$26,585$28,203$29,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,621-2,819-1,187-1,280-1,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,885$41,424$56,051$25,398$26,923$28,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,539$19,166$0$1,525$3,050

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082008201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim328i335iM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  $100
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100$100$100
HD radio     $50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0 $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Wood trim$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,105$5,955$6,155$4,375$4,475$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,050$1,270$1,370$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,621-2,819-1,187-1,280-1,312

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.0 in
Length178.2 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested255054%

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