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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: $42,423

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $10,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,204

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $11,601

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Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $41,300 $42,800
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $37,171 $38,520
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Wireless charging station 500 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Floor mats         228 228
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Wireless charging station 460 460 460 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Floor mats         138 138
Options (change) 11,625 11,625 11,625 8,525 228 228
Options (change) 10,695 10,695 10,695 7,845 138 138
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $54,370 $52,870 $54,219 $58,470 $42,423 $43,923
Total Invoice $51,800 $49,805 $50,779 $55,045 $38,204 $39,553

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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: $10,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,421
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$54,370$52,870$54,219$58,470$42,423$43,923
Adjustments for Features-1,280-30-1,305-1,030-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,090$52,840$52,914$57,440$42,348$43,923
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,600$0$1,575
Total Invoice$51,800$49,805$50,779$55,045$38,204$39,553
Adjustments for Features-1,219-28-1,222-970-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,581$49,777$49,557$54,075$38,136$39,553
Cost Above Minimum$1,024$220$0$4,518$0$1,417

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalonAvalon
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,945$5,695$6,970$6,695$5,740$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$30$1,305$1,030$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,219-28-1,222-970-680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length182.5 in195.3 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,502 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 in57.0 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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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