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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: $20,540

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $17,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,975

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $16,860

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Model Year20162016201620162016201620122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCorollaCorolla
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3LES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $16,570 $16,674
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475              
Sunroof 1,050         0   420
Luxury Package   0 0 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450     860  
Wood trim           0    
Entune             1,170 1,170
Floor mats             200 200
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430              
Sunroof 955         0   373
Luxury Package   0 0 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Premium Package   2,230 2,230 2,230     765  
Wood trim           0    
Entune             1,041 1,041
Floor mats             127 127
Options (change) 4,025 6,400 6,400 6,400 3,950 550 2,230 1,790
Options (change) 3,660 5,825 5,825 5,825 3,595 500 1,933 1,541
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $38,170 $45,745 $47,245 $47,094 $50,745 $65,045 $20,900 $20,540
Total Invoice $35,835 $42,780 $44,160 $43,704 $47,405 $60,595 $19,263 $18,975

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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: $15,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,744
Model Year20162016201620162016201620122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCorollaCorolla
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3LES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$38,170$45,745$47,245$47,094$50,745$65,045$20,900$20,540
Adjustments for Features-2,585-8,485-8,585-8,610-7,335-7,510-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$37,260$38,660$38,484$43,410$57,535$20,250$20,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$3,075$2,899$7,825$21,950$0$290
Total Invoice$35,835$42,780$44,160$43,704$47,405$60,595$19,263$18,975
Adjustments for Features-2,427-7,935-8,024-7,990-6,852-6,996-5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,408$34,845$36,136$35,714$40,553$53,599$18,664$18,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,437$2,728$2,306$7,145$20,191$0$311

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162016201620162016201620122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCorollaCorolla
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3LES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300    
4-speed automatic      $800 
5-speed manual       $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat      $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers       $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0  
Body kit       $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound     $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass $0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats     $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0       
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100    
Total Value of Features$3,420$9,320$9,420$9,445$8,170$8,345$1,485$835
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$8,485$8,585$8,610$7,335$7,510$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,427-7,935-8,024-7,990-6,852-6,996-5990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in102.4 in
Length182.5 in178.7 in
Width71.3 in69.3 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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