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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: $29,505

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,938

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $14,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCamryCamryCamry
Trim328i335iXLEXLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $26,725 $29,845 $27,050
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $24,321 $27,159 $24,887
Premium Package 3,600        
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500   440 470
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 740   1,295
Navigation system     1,080 1,080 1,810
Floor mats     200 200 200
Upgrade Package         1,150
Sunroof         890
Fog lights         130
Premium Package 3,275        
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455   392 418
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 703   1,153
Navigation system     1,027 1,027 1,611
Floor mats     127 127 127
Upgrade Package         1,058
Sunroof         793
Fog lights         116
Options (change) 8,600 6,450 2,020 1,720 5,945
Options (change) 7,825 5,870 1,857 1,546 5,276
Destination 895 895 760 760 760
Total Price $44,395 $49,745 $29,505 $32,325 $33,755
Total Invoice $41,010 $45,955 $26,938 $29,465 $30,923

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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: $13,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,156
Model Year20122012201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCamryCamryCamry
Trim328i335iXLEXLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6169hp I4268hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$44,395$49,745$29,505$32,325$33,755
Adjustments for Features-1,165-1,465-175-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,230$48,280$29,330$32,150$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$2,820$4,425
Total Invoice$41,010$45,955$26,938$29,465$30,923
Adjustments for Features-1,076-1,353-160-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,934$44,602$26,778$29,305$30,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,668$0$2,527$4,145

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20122012201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCamryCamryCamry
Trim328i335iXLEXLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear  $125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Total Value of Features$4,370$4,670$3,380$3,380$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$1,465$175$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,076-1,353-160-1600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesCamry
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in189.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested275072%
Total Not Requested105028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE V6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
JBL, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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