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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,340

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $18,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,848

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $17,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCorollaCorolla
Trim328i335i335dM3LES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $16,570 $16,674
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Sunroof 1,050     1,050   420
HD radio 350 350 350 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
iPod integration   400 400 400    
Rear spoiler       0    
Premium Package         860  
Entune         1,170 1,170
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Sunroof 955     955   373
HD radio 315 315 315 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
iPod integration   365 365 365    
Rear spoiler       0    
Premium Package         765  
Entune         1,041 1,041
Options (change) 4,875 4,225 4,225 5,275 2,030 1,590
Options (change) 4,430 3,840 3,840 4,795 1,806 1,414
Destination 875 875 875 875 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,900 $45,700 $48,150 $62,850 $20,700 $20,340
Total Invoice $35,985 $42,245 $44,430 $58,120 $19,136 $18,848

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,684
Model Year201020102010201020122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCorollaCorolla
Trim328i335i335dM3LES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$38,900$45,700$48,150$62,850$20,700$20,340
Adjustments for Features-2,990-3,640-4,590-4,765-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$42,060$43,560$58,085$20,050$20,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,150$7,650$22,175$0$290
Total Invoice$35,985$42,245$44,430$58,120$19,136$18,848
Adjustments for Features-2,766-3,365-4,235-4,406-6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,219$38,880$40,195$53,714$18,535$18,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,661$6,976$20,495$0$313

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201020102010201020122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCorollaCorolla
Trim328i335i335dM3LES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces$900     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,960$4,610$5,560$5,735$1,620$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$3,640$4,590$4,765$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,766-3,365-4,235-4,406-6010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in102.4 in
Length178.2 in178.7 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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