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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: $38,994

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $4,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,062

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $36,435
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $32,792
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   1,450
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
iPod integration   400 400    
Convenience Package       2,900  
Rear spoiler       0 349
Sunroof       1,050  
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   1,291
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
iPod integration   365 365    
Convenience Package       2,640  
Rear spoiler       0 219
Sunroof       955  
Options (change) 8,125 7,625 7,625 8,425 1,799
Options (change) 7,395 6,940 6,940 7,670 1,510
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,600 $50,550 $52,650 $66,500 $38,994
Total Invoice $40,300 $46,700 $48,635 $61,475 $35,062

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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: $4,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,488
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,600$50,550$52,650$66,500$38,994
Adjustments for Features-9500-950-975-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,650$50,550$51,700$65,525$37,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,900$9,050$22,875$0
Total Invoice$40,300$46,700$48,635$61,475$35,062
Adjustments for Features-8780-878-901-1,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,422$46,700$47,757$60,574$33,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,278$8,335$21,152$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i335i335dM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,460$2,510$3,460$3,485$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$950$975$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780-878-901-1,128

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length178.2 in197.6 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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