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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Camry Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Camry Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,430

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $38,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,775

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $35,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
Model3-SeriesCamryCamryCamry
TrimM3XLEXLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $24,775 $30,115 $27,500
Base Invoice $51,630 $22,547 $27,404 $25,300
Premium Package 2,500      
Convenience Package 2,900 1,195   695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Folding second row seats 475      
Sunroof 1,050     915
App support 250      
Heated front seats 500      
Leather door panel trim 1,100      
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Entune   1,050   1,050
Leather Package   1,650   1,160
Premium Package 2,275      
Convenience Package 2,640 1,064   619
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Folding second row seats 430      
Sunroof 955     814
App support 230      
Heated front seats 455      
Leather door panel trim 1,000      
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Entune   935   935
Leather Package   1,469   1,033
Options (change) 9,675 3,895 0 3,820
Options (change) 8,805 3,468 0 3,401
Destination 875 760 760 760
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $67,750 $29,430 $30,875 $32,080
Total Invoice $62,610 $26,775 $28,164 $29,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Camry

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Camry XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,001
Model Year2011201220122012
Model3-SeriesCamryCamryCamry
TrimM3XLEXLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8178hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$67,750$29,430$30,875$32,080
Adjustments for Features-1,98500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,765$29,430$30,875$31,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445$2,450
Total Invoice$62,610$26,775$28,164$29,461
Adjustments for Features-1,83400-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,776$26,775$28,164$29,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,389$2,502

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year2011201220122012
Model3-SeriesCamryCamryCamry
TrimM3XLEXLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,785$2,800$2,800$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$0$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,83400-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesCamry
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested87541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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