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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: $39,193

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $7,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,188

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $8,062

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Model Year201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $36,435
Base Invoice $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $32,792
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,450
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575  
Executive Package         4,300  
Leather seating surfaces         0  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Floor mats           199
Rear spoiler           349
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,291
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525  
Executive Package         3,915  
Leather seating surfaces         0  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Floor mats           126
Rear spoiler           219
Options (change) 7,775 7,775 5,975 5,975 5,425 1,998
Options (change) 7,075 7,075 5,435 5,435 4,940 1,636
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 760
Total Price $46,270 $47,770 $50,720 $57,120 $68,420 $39,193
Total Invoice $43,250 $44,630 $47,360 $53,250 $63,655 $35,188

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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: $7,462
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,408
Model Year201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$46,270$47,770$50,720$57,120$68,420$39,193
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-2,525-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,270$46,320$50,420$55,645$65,895$38,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$4,150$9,375$19,625$0
Total Invoice$43,250$44,630$47,360$53,250$63,655$35,188
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-280-1,375-2,349-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,250$43,275$47,080$51,875$61,306$34,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$3,830$8,625$18,056$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rearview camera    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers    $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200 
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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Total Value of Features$3,320$4,770$3,620$4,795$5,845$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$2,525$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,355-280-1,375-2,349-346

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length182.5 in197.6 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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