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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: $31,865

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,857

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim328iSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $32,750 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Navigation system 2,100          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Power front seats 995          
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475          
Adaptive cruise control 2,400          
iPod integration 400          
HD radio 350          
Proximity key 500          
Heated front seats 500          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595          
S-Code Paint Treatment   1,100        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,310        
Advanced Technology Package     2,460      
Navigation system 1,910          
Obstacle detection, rear 685          
Power front seats 905          
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430          
Adaptive cruise control 2,135          
iPod integration 365          
HD radio 315          
Proximity key 455          
Heated front seats 455          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540          
S-Code Paint Treatment   980        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,165        
Advanced Technology Package     2,189      
Options (change) 9,865 2,410 2,460 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,925 2,145 2,189 0 0 0
Destination 825 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $46,090 $32,160 $35,605 $31,865 $34,990 $35,710
Total Invoice $42,500 $30,024 $33,404 $29,857 $32,948 $33,451

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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: $17,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,655
Model Year200920172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim328iSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$46,090$32,160$35,605$31,865$34,990$35,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-4,440-3,215-4,765-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,090$29,995$31,165$28,650$30,225$31,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$2,515$0$1,575$2,895
Total Invoice$42,500$30,024$33,404$29,857$32,948$33,451
Adjustments for Features0-2,021-4,166-3,012-4,487-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,500$28,003$29,238$26,845$28,461$29,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,158$2,393$0$1,616$2,704

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200920172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim328iSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 $1000 
RWD$0     
FWD $0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras  $500  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan  $25  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200 $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150     
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Cargo area partition net$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
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$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Spotter mirror(s) $50    
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  $100
Floor mats $75$75  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Wood trim$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$5,060$7,225$9,500$8,275$9,825$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$4,440$3,215$4,765$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,021-4,166-3,012-4,487-3,902

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length178.2 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height55.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

S-Code Paint Treatment
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Two-tone paint0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested92547%

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