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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: $29,520

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950        
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450          
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 800 800        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475                
Luxury Package   0 0 0 0        
Executive Package           3,500      
Sunroof           0      
Wood trim           0      
Navigation Package             2,200 2,200  
Floor mats             100 100 100
Ultimate Package                 5,500
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775        
Premium Package 2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230          
Cold Weather Package 730 730 730 730 730        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430                
Luxury Package   0 0 0 0        
Executive Package           3,185      
Sunroof           0      
Wood trim           0      
Navigation Package             2,002 2,002  
Floor mats             80 80 80
Ultimate Package                 5,005
Options (change) 8,325 7,200 7,200 7,200 4,750 4,050 2,300 2,300 5,600
Options (change) 7,575 6,555 6,555 6,555 4,325 3,685 2,082 2,082 5,085
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,470 $46,545 $48,045 $47,894 $51,545 $68,545 $29,520 $31,270 $32,225
Total Invoice $39,750 $43,510 $44,890 $44,434 $48,135 $63,780 $27,582 $29,202 $30,294

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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: $11,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,260
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$42,470$46,545$48,045$47,894$51,545$68,545$29,520$31,270$32,225
Adjustments for Features-995-3,845-3,945-3,970-2,695-4,120-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,475$42,700$44,100$43,924$48,850$64,425$29,495$31,145$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,625$2,449$7,375$22,950$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$39,750$43,510$44,890$44,434$48,135$63,780$27,582$29,202$30,294
Adjustments for Features-931-3,594-3,686-3,683-2,517-3,834-23-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,819$39,916$41,204$40,751$45,618$59,946$27,559$29,085$30,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,097$2,385$1,932$6,799$21,127$0$1,526$2,735

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonataSonataSonata
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD      $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front     $150   
Obstacle detection, rear     $250   
Rearview camera     $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire      $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through        $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents      $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0     
8 kWh battery pack   $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  $150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0   
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio      $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound     $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights     $50   
Detailed driving style feedback        $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350   
Headlight washers     $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    $25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights     $150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights     $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical        $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,970$7,820$7,920$7,945$6,670$8,095$4,000$4,100$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$3,845$3,945$3,970$2,695$4,120$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-931-3,594-3,686-3,683-2,517-3,834-23-1170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,431 lb.3,162 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested275058%
Total Not Requested200042%

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