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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,615

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,456

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim325i330iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $39,900 $41,650
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $35,910 $37,486
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200    
Tech Package     1,950 1,950
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000    
Tech Package     1,736 1,736
Options (change) 11,020 9,520 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 10,025 8,655 1,736 1,736
Destination 695 695 810 810
Total Price $42,615 $46,815 $42,660 $44,410
Total Invoice $39,020 $42,835 $38,456 $40,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,800
Model Year2006200620142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim325i330iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$42,615$46,815$42,660$44,410
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,480-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,615$46,565$40,180$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$1,825
Total Invoice$39,020$42,835$38,456$40,032
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,236-2,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,020$42,606$36,220$37,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$1,644

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2006200620142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim325i330iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,745$3,975$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,480$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,236-2,168

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length178.2 in195.2 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

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