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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: $32,225

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $25,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,294

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $23,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesSonata
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $25,850
Base Invoice $46,820 $24,434
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Ultimate Package   5,500
Floor mats   100
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Ultimate Package   5,005
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 6,850 5,600
Options (change) 6,230 5,085
Destination 995 775
Total Price $57,995 $32,225
Total Invoice $54,045 $30,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,331
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesSonata
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$57,995$32,225
Adjustments for Features-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,325$32,225
Total Invoice$54,045$30,294
Adjustments for Features-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,625$30,294

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesSonata
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,295$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.0 in
Length182.5 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,910 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested250053%
Total Not Requested225047%

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