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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: $15,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,613

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $25,330
Base Invoice $34,680 $23,684
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
App support 250  
Roof rails 100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
App support 230  
Roof rails 90  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
Options (change) 4,400 1,175
Options (change) 4,005 1,119
Destination 895 810
Total Price $42,795 $27,315
Total Invoice $39,580 $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: $15,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,197
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6179hp I4
TransmissionM6A4
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$42,795$27,315
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$27,070
Total Invoice$39,580$25,613
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,580$25,383

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
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 app$25 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$3,860$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
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 Headroom37.4 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

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