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BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,800 Saturn AURA XE | ||||||
| Difference: $15,200 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175 Saturn AURA XE | ||||||
| Difference: $13,845 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | AURA | AURA |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | XE | XR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,600 | $42,050 | $44,150 | $55,900 | $20,405 | $25,675 |
| Base Invoice | $32,030 | $38,885 | $40,820 | $51,630 | $19,079 | $24,006 |
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 800 | 800 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Preferred Package | 440 | |||||
| Enhanced Convenience Package | 425 | 425 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 840 | |||||
| Premium Trim Package | 740 | 800 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | 400 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,275 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Sunroof | 955 | 736 | 736 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Preferred Package | 405 | |||||
| Enhanced Convenience Package | 391 | 391 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 773 | |||||
| Premium Trim Package | 681 | 736 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 92 | 92 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | 368 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,525 | 4,525 | 4,525 | 5,425 | 3,745 | 2,125 |
| Options (change) | 4,115 | 4,115 | 4,115 | 4,935 | 3,446 | 1,955 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 650 | 650 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $40,000 | $47,450 | $49,550 | $63,500 | $24,800 | $28,450 |
| Total Invoice | $37,020 | $43,875 | $45,810 | $58,740 | $23,175 | $26,611 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,870 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,689 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | AURA | AURA |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | XE | XR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 | 169hp I4 | 252hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T6 | M6 | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | ?, 6 | 240, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $40,000 | $47,450 | $49,550 | $63,500 | $24,800 | $28,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,330 | -1,930 | -2,880 | -2,655 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,670 | $45,520 | $46,670 | $60,845 | $24,800 | $27,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,850 | $9,000 | $23,175 | $0 | $2,350 |
| Total Invoice | $37,020 | $43,875 | $45,810 | $58,740 | $23,175 | $26,611 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,156 | -1,785 | -2,663 | -2,456 | 0 | -1,216 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,864 | $42,090 | $43,147 | $56,284 | $23,175 | $25,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,226 | $8,283 | $21,420 | $0 | $2,220 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | AURA | AURA |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | XE | XR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $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 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $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 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $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 | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | $100 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,905 | $4,505 | $5,455 | $5,230 | $2,575 | $3,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,330 | $1,930 | $2,880 | $2,655 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,156 | -1,785 | -2,663 | -2,456 | 0 | -1,216 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | AURA |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 190.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 30% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE
| Cargo mat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Floor mats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Enhanced Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
| Premium Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR
| Enhanced Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
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