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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: $28,620

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $11,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,791

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $10,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURA
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3XR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $27,150
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $25,385
Premium Package 3,100            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050   0 800
Wood trim           0  
Premium Package 2,820            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430            
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Sunroof   955 955 955   0 736
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 6,075 3,550 3,550 3,550 2,500 1,500 800
Options (change) 5,525 3,230 3,230 3,230 2,275 1,365 736
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $40,220 $42,895 $44,395 $44,244 $49,295 $65,995 $28,620
Total Invoice $37,700 $40,185 $41,565 $41,109 $46,085 $61,460 $26,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,897
Model Year2016201620162016201620162009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURA
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3XR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$40,220$42,895$44,395$44,244$49,295$65,995$28,620
Adjustments for Features-1,080-2,005-2,105-2,130-2,755-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,140$40,890$42,290$42,114$46,540$61,675$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,150$2,974$7,400$22,535$0
Total Invoice$37,700$40,185$41,565$41,109$46,085$61,460$26,791
Adjustments for Features-1,012-1,878-1,971-1,979-2,576-4,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,688$38,307$39,594$39,130$43,509$57,437$26,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$2,906$2,442$6,821$20,749$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2016201620162016201620162009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURA
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3XR V6
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   $100$100 
Proximity key$250   $250$250 
Remote app     $25 
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $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 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
Laminated front side windows      $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0 
App support     $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player     $0 
Handwriting recognition     $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet     $150 
Media drive     $15 
Navigation map updates, three years     $0 
Navigation system     $600 
S Voice support     $0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0 
Surround sound     $250 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights    $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 
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,430$4,355$4,455$4,480$5,105$6,670$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$2,005$2,105$2,130$2,755$4,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,012-1,878-1,971-1,979-2,576-4,0230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,431 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 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested152550%

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