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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: $31,155

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,074

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonata
Trim328i335iM3LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $27,000 $28,550
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $25,231 $26,668
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Proximity key 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
HD radio 350 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Technology Package     3,250 3,000 3,200
Rear spoiler     0 250 250
Sunroof     1,050    
Cargo mat       95 95
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Proximity key 455 455      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
HD radio 315 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Technology Package     2,960 2,730 2,912
Rear spoiler     0 226 226
Sunroof     955    
Cargo mat       77 77
Options (change) 9,620 8,120 9,070 3,345 3,545
Options (change) 8,750 7,380 8,250 3,033 3,215
Destination 825 825 825 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,145 $48,245 $64,995 $31,155 $32,905
Total Invoice $39,660 $44,360 $60,050 $29,074 $30,693

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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: $12,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,235
Model Year20082008200820142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonata
Trim328i335iM3LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8190hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,145$48,245$64,995$31,155$32,905
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,150-695-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,145$47,995$63,845$30,460$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,700$0$1,625
Total Invoice$39,660$44,360$60,050$29,074$30,693
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,063-649-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,660$44,130$58,987$28,425$29,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$19,327$0$1,503

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008200820142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonata
Trim328i335iM3LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Rearview camera   $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
Rear seat pass-through$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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,330$5,230$4,775$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,150$695$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,063-649-765

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082014
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.3,246 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 328i

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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 selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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