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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: $42,195

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,066

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $3,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $41,300 $42,800
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $37,171 $38,520
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100      
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500 500      
HD radio 350 350 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400 400 400    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595    
Technology Package       3,250    
Rear spoiler       0    
Sunroof       1,050    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910      
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455 455      
HD radio 315 315 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365 365 365    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540    
Technology Package       2,960    
Rear spoiler       0    
Sunroof       955    
Options (change) 10,120 8,620 8,620 9,670 0 0
Options (change) 9,205 7,835 7,835 8,795 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,545 $49,745 $52,445 $66,645 $42,195 $43,695
Total Invoice $41,120 $45,915 $48,330 $61,560 $38,066 $39,415

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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: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,924
Model Year200920092009200920182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$44,545$49,745$52,445$66,645$42,195$43,695
Adjustments for Features00-950-1,150-4,290-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,545$49,745$51,495$65,495$37,905$39,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$20,950$0$1,575
Total Invoice$41,120$45,915$48,330$61,560$38,066$39,415
Adjustments for Features00-875-1,062-3,870-3,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,120$45,915$47,455$60,498$34,196$35,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,335$19,378$0$1,417

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200920092009200920182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
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  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
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$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$2,610$2,610$3,560$3,760$6,900$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$1,150$4,290$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments00-875-1,062-3,870-3,802

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length178.2 in195.3 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 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 in57.0 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested51530%

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