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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: $29,515

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,579

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Proximity key 500 500 500        
iPod integration 400 400 400 400      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475      
Technology Package       3,250      
Rear spoiler       0      
Sunroof       1,050      
Navigation Package         2,200 2,200  
Cargo mat         95 95 95
Ultimate Package             5,500
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Proximity key 455 455 455        
iPod integration 365 365 365 365      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430      
Technology Package       2,960      
Rear spoiler       0      
Sunroof       955      
Navigation Package         2,002 2,002  
Cargo mat         77 77 77
Ultimate Package             5,005
Options (change) 8,395 7,695 7,695 8,745 2,295 2,295 5,595
Options (change) 7,635 6,995 6,995 7,955 2,079 2,079 5,082
Destination 825 825 825 825 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $42,820 $48,820 $51,520 $65,720 $29,515 $31,265 $32,220
Total Invoice $39,550 $45,075 $47,490 $60,720 $27,579 $29,199 $30,291

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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: $13,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,837
Model Year2009200920092009201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$42,820$48,820$51,520$65,720$29,515$31,265$32,220
Adjustments for Features-170-820-1,770-1,970-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,650$48,000$49,750$63,750$29,490$31,140$32,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$7,100$21,100$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$39,550$45,075$47,490$60,720$27,579$29,199$30,291
Adjustments for Features-157-757-1,632-1,820-23-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,393$44,318$45,858$58,900$27,556$29,082$30,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$6,465$19,507$0$1,526$2,735

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2009200920092009201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  $100
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
HD radio      $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200$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$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim$300$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$4,320$4,970$5,920$6,120$4,175$4,275$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$820$1,770$1,970$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-157-757-1,632-1,820-23-1170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
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 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 recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 335d

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
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%
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

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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested255054%

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