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BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,932

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $23,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,626

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $20,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriestC
Trim328i335i335isM3Monogram Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,700 $45,100 $52,100 $60,100 $21,400
Base Invoice $35,785 $41,670 $48,110 $55,470 $20,329
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,350  
Sunroof 1,050     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
App support 250 250 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler       0  
Metal pedals         79
Door sill trim plates         129
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         229
Fog lights         340
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,230  
Sunroof 955     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
App support 230 230 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler       0  
Metal pedals         49
Door sill trim plates         100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         138
Fog lights         255
Options (change) 6,450 5,400 5,400 3,600 777
Options (change) 5,870 4,915 4,915 3,280 542
Destination 895 895 895 895 755
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,045 $51,395 $58,395 $65,895 $22,932
Total Invoice $42,550 $47,480 $53,920 $60,945 $21,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,445
Model Year20122012201220122014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriestC
Trim328i335i335isM3Monogram Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8179hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,045$51,395$58,395$65,895$22,932
Adjustments for Features-1,600-2,500-2,550-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,445$48,895$55,845$63,520$22,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$11,400$19,075$0
Total Invoice$42,550$47,480$53,920$60,945$21,626
Adjustments for Features-1,479-2,310-2,355-2,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,071$45,170$51,565$58,748$21,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,099$10,494$17,677$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122012201220122014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriestC
Trim328i335i335isM3Monogram Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$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 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,570$5,470$5,520$5,345$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$2,500$2,550$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,479-2,310-2,355-2,1970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriestC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length181.1 in176.6 in
Width70.2 in70.7 in
Height54.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.134.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Scion tC Monogram Series

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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