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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $11,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonata
Trim328i335i335dM3LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $22,895
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $20,961
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0  
Package 3         1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0  
Package 3         1,278
Options (change) 2,900 2,900 2,900 3,450 1,400
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,635 3,135 1,278
Destination 825 825 825 825 600
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $37,325 $44,025 $46,725 $60,425 $24,895
Total Invoice $34,550 $40,715 $43,130 $55,900 $22,839

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,128
Model Year20092009200920092006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonata
Trim328i335i335dM3LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8235hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,325$44,025$46,725$60,425$24,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,500-2,350-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,325$42,475$44,225$58,075$24,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$6,900$20,750$0
Total Invoice$34,550$40,715$43,130$55,900$22,839
Adjustments for Features0-1,433-2,308-2,174-417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,550$39,282$40,822$53,726$22,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$6,272$19,176$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092009200920092006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonata
Trim328i335i335dM3LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass    $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,820$3,370$4,320$4,170$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,500$2,350$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,433-2,308-2,174-417

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092006
Model3-SeriesSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in
Length178.2 in188.9 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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