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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,045

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $16,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $15,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesPrius
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,150 $21,725
Base Invoice $34,380 $20,006
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Package 8   6,890
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Package 8   5,620
Options (change) 4,050 6,890
Options (change) 3,685 5,620
Destination 875 580
Gas Tax 0 -3,150
Total Price $42,075 $26,045
Total Invoice $38,940 $23,056

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,839
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesPrius
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I676hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$42,075$26,045
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,865$26,045
Total Invoice$38,940$23,056
Adjustments for Features-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,895$23,056

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesPrius
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,710$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0450

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in175.0 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height55.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft316.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested382576%
Total Not Requested120024%

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