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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: $27,220

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $12,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,468

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $11,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim328i335i335dM3XRXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $24,760 $27,150
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $23,151 $25,385
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    
Convenience Package         590  
Enhanced Convenience Package         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    
Convenience Package         543  
Enhanced Convenience Package         368  
Options (change) 4,525 4,525 4,525 5,425 1,790 800
Options (change) 4,115 4,115 4,115 4,935 1,647 736
Destination 875 875 875 875 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $40,000 $47,450 $49,550 $63,500 $27,220 $28,620
Total Invoice $37,020 $43,875 $45,810 $58,740 $25,468 $26,791

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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: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,067
Model Year201120112011201120092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim328i335i335dM3XRXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$40,000$47,450$49,550$63,500$27,220$28,620
Adjustments for Features-1,620-1,220-2,170-1,945-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,380$46,230$47,380$61,555$27,205$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,850$9,000$23,175$0$1,415
Total Invoice$37,020$43,875$45,810$58,740$25,468$26,791
Adjustments for Features-1,499-1,128-2,006-1,799-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,521$42,747$43,804$56,941$25,454$26,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,226$8,283$21,420$0$1,337

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year201120112011201120092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim328i335i335dM3XRXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150 $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
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  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100     
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,570$4,170$5,120$4,895$2,965$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$1,220$2,170$1,945$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,499-1,128-2,006-1,799-140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20112009
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.3,579 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested212574%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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