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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: $43,398

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $4,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335iLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $42,175 $43,300 $42,575
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Premium Package 3,600 1,900      
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100      
BMW Assist 650 650      
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
App support 250 250      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500      
Sport Line   1,700      
Floor mats     228 228 228
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package 3,275 1,730      
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000      
BMW Assist 590 590      
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
App support 230 230      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475      
Sport Line   1,545      
Floor mats     138 138 138
Options (change) 11,875 11,475 228 228 228
Options (change) 10,810 10,465 138 138 138
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $47,670 $54,770 $43,398 $44,523 $43,798

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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: $7,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,961
Model Year20122012202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335iLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6301hp V6176hp I4 H301hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9785, 11785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$47,670$54,770$43,398$44,523$43,798
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,320-3,145-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,670$54,295$40,078$41,378$39,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$100$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122012202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim328i335iLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $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   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$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$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
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   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,395$3,870$6,715$6,540$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,320$3,145$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438-87-80-99

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122020
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.0 in
Length182.5 in195.9 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
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

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

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

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