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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: $39,001

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,567

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $6,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $35,185
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $31,312
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Preferred Accessory Package     347
Power passenger seat (8-way)     300
Navigation system     2,000
Satellite radio     449
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Preferred Accessory Package     236
Power passenger seat (8-way)     240
Navigation system     1,700
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 9,025 6,425 3,096
Options (change) 8,215 5,850 2,535
Destination 895 895 720
Total Price $44,820 $49,720 $39,001
Total Invoice $41,400 $45,935 $34,567

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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: $5,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,886
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$44,820$49,720$39,001
Adjustments for Features0-300-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$49,420$38,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$41,400$45,935$34,567
Adjustments for Features0-277-53
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,400$45,658$34,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,145$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-53

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length182.5 in197.2 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested335088%
Total Not Requested45012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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