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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: $26,890

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,629

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $11,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $23,755
Base Invoice $34,380 $21,972
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500 440
Roof rails 100  
Sunroof   900
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455 352
Roof rails 90  
Sunroof   720
Leather seating surfaces   840
Options (change) 1,150 2,390
Options (change) 1,045 1,912
Destination 875 745
Total Price $39,175 $26,890
Total Invoice $36,300 $24,629

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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: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,240
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6166hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,175$26,890
Adjustments for Features-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,710$26,890
Total Invoice$36,300$24,629
Adjustments for Features-4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,869$24,629

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$4,570$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4310

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112008
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.3,301 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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