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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: $42,395

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,217

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $39,650 $41,400
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $35,686 $37,260
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
App support 250 250 250    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
iPod integration   400 400    
Tech Package       1,950 1,950
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
App support 230 230 230    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
iPod integration   365 365    
Tech Package       1,736 1,736
Options (change) 11,500 11,000 11,000 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 10,420 9,965 9,965 1,736 1,736
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $46,975 $53,925 $56,025 $42,395 $44,145
Total Invoice $43,325 $49,725 $51,660 $38,217 $39,791

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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: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,206
Model Year20112011201120132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$46,975$53,925$56,025$42,395$44,145
Adjustments for Features-9500-950-2,190-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,025$53,925$55,075$40,205$42,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,900$9,050$0$1,825
Total Invoice$43,325$49,725$51,660$38,217$39,791
Adjustments for Features-8760-876-1,974-1,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,449$49,725$50,784$36,243$37,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,276$8,335$0$1,642

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112011201120132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335i335dLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 
6-speed manual $150   
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
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
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,910$1,960$2,910$4,150$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$950$2,190$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-8760-876-1,974-1,906

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,341 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 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%
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?
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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
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 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
Remote app25No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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