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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: $40,670

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,621

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $6,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $39,650 $41,400
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $35,686 $37,260
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Floor mats     225 225
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 10,775 8,175 225 225
Options (change) 9,810 7,445 140 140
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $46,570 $51,470 $40,670 $42,420
Total Invoice $42,995 $47,530 $36,621 $38,195

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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: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,563
Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$46,570$51,470$40,670$42,420
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,320-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,570$51,170$39,350$41,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$1,825
Total Invoice$42,995$47,530$36,621$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,189-1,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,995$47,253$35,432$37,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0$1,642

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
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  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,570$3,590$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,320$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,189-1,121

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length182.5 in195.2 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested350092%
Total Not Requested3008%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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