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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: $29,485

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $16,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,506

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $14,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
Model3-SeriesPriusPrius
Trim328iFourFour Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $34,680 $26,671 $27,927
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150    
Premium Package 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 500    
App support 250    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955    
Premium Package 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Proximity key 455    
App support 230    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Options (change) 7,100 0 0
Options (change) 6,465 0 0
Destination 895 835 835
Total Price $45,495 $29,485 $30,835
Total Invoice $42,040 $27,506 $28,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,456
Model Year201220162016
Model3-SeriesPriusPrius
Trim328iFourFour Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I695hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$45,495$29,485$30,835
Adjustments for Features-2,9850-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,510$29,485$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$42,040$27,506$28,762
Adjustments for Features-2,7580-1,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,282$27,506$26,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220162016
Model3-SeriesPriusPrius
Trim328iFourFour Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,610$3,625$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7580-1,936

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in178.7 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height55.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%

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