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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: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,468

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $13,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim328i335iXRXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $24,760 $27,150
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $23,151 $25,385
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Convenience Package     590  
Enhanced Convenience Package     400  
Sunroof     800 800
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Convenience Package     543  
Enhanced Convenience Package     368  
Sunroof     736 736
Options (change) 6,125 3,975 1,790 800
Options (change) 5,570 3,615 1,647 736
Destination 895 895 670 670
Total Price $41,920 $47,270 $27,220 $28,620
Total Invoice $38,755 $43,700 $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: $13,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,256
Model Year2012201220092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim328i335iXRXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$41,920$47,270$27,220$28,620
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,430-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,790$45,840$27,205$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$1,415
Total Invoice$38,755$43,700$25,468$26,791
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,322-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,710$42,378$25,454$26,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,668$0$1,337

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2012201220092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim328i335iXRXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,180$4,480$3,065$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,430$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,045-1,322-140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesAURA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.3 in
Length182.5 in190.9 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested272572%
Total Not Requested107528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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 mat40No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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