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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,315

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,613

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $25,330
Base Invoice $31,740 $23,684
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
HD radio 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration 365  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
HD radio 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
Options (change) 6,445 1,175
Options (change) 5,860 1,119
Destination 825 810
Total Price $41,770 $27,315
Total Invoice $38,425 $25,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,407
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6179hp I4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17
Total Price$41,770$27,315
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,770$26,680
Total Invoice$38,425$25,613
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,425$25,018

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,620$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length178.2 in181.1 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		24.837.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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