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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: $39,601

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $10,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,047

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $12,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $35,185
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $31,312
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 2,000
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Preferred Accessory Package         347
Power passenger seat (8-way)         300
Satellite radio         449
Adaptive cruise control         600
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,700
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Preferred Accessory Package         236
Power passenger seat (8-way)         240
Satellite radio         359
Adaptive cruise control         480
Options (change) 9,075 9,075 9,075 5,975 3,696
Options (change) 8,350 8,350 8,350 5,500 3,015
Destination 995 995 995 995 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $51,820 $50,320 $51,669 $55,920 $39,601
Total Invoice $49,455 $47,460 $48,434 $52,700 $35,047

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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: $8,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,858
Model Year20182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$51,820$50,320$51,669$55,920$39,601
Adjustments for Features-3,740-2,490-3,765-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,080$47,830$47,904$52,430$39,601
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,600$0
Total Invoice$49,455$47,460$48,434$52,700$35,047
Adjustments for Features-3,569-2,348-3,529-3,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,886$45,112$44,905$49,411$35,047
Cost Above Minimum$981$207$0$4,506$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAvalon
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimited
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $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 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
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 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$7,745$6,495$7,770$7,495$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$2,490$3,765$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,569-2,348-3,529-3,2890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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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