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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: $43,170

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $42,175 $43,300 $42,575
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 0
Options (change) 9,205 7,835 7,835 8,795 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $44,545 $49,745 $52,445 $66,645 $43,170 $44,295 $43,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,239
Model Year2009200920092009202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8301hp V6176hp I4 H301hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10785, 11785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$44,545$49,745$52,445$66,645$43,170$44,295$43,570
Adjustments for Features00-950-1,150-4,490-4,315-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,545$49,745$51,495$65,495$38,680$39,980$38,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$20,950$100$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2009200920092009202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3LimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$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$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 $25
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200   
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Wireless charging station    $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$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$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,110$3,110$4,060$4,260$7,600$7,425$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$1,150$4,490$4,315$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-875-1,062-103-97-114

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.0 in
Length178.2 in195.9 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.1 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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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