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BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,319

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $12,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,551

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $11,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURA
Trim328i335i335dM3XR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $24,345
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $22,763
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof       1,050 800
Rear spoiler       0  
Enhanced Convenience Package         425
Premium Trim Package         800
Cargo mat         100
Satellite radio         199
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof       955 736
Rear spoiler       0  
Enhanced Convenience Package         391
Premium Trim Package         736
Cargo mat         92
Satellite radio         183
Options (change) 4,525 4,525 4,525 5,425 2,324
Options (change) 4,115 4,115 4,115 4,935 2,138
Destination 875 875 875 875 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $40,000 $47,450 $49,550 $63,500 $27,319
Total Invoice $37,020 $43,875 $45,810 $58,740 $25,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,307
Model Year20112011201120112007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURA
Trim328i335i335dM3XR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$40,000$47,450$49,550$63,500$27,319
Adjustments for Features-1,255-855-1,805-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,745$46,595$47,745$61,920$27,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,850$9,000$23,175$0
Total Invoice$37,020$43,875$45,810$58,740$25,551
Adjustments for Features-1,162-791-1,669-1,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,858$43,084$44,141$57,278$25,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,226$8,283$21,420$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20112011201120112007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURA
Trim328i335i335dM3XR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100    
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats    $75
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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,280$4,230$4,005$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$855$1,805$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,162-791-1,669-1,4620

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20112007
Model3-SeriesAURA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.3 in
Length178.2 in190.9 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%

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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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