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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: $31,900

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $17,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,892

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $15,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
Model3-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim328iSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $34,680 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Premium Package 1,900          
Navigation system 2,150          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550          
Adaptive cruise control 2,400          
Auto-dimming headlights 250          
Roof rails 100          
Proximity key 500          
App support 250          
Heated front seats 500          
Heated steering wheel 190          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350          
Advanced Technology Package   2,460 2,785      
Power Extra Value Package   1,010        
Premium Package 1,730          
Navigation system 1,955          
Obstacle detection, rear 685          
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500          
Adaptive cruise control 2,135          
Auto-dimming headlights 230          
Roof rails 90          
Proximity key 455          
App support 230          
Heated front seats 455          
Heated steering wheel 175          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320          
Advanced Technology Package   2,189 2,479      
Power Extra Value Package   959        
Options (change) 10,790 3,470 2,785 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,780 3,148 2,479 0 0 0
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $49,185 $33,255 $35,965 $31,900 $35,025 $35,745
Total Invoice $45,355 $31,062 $33,729 $29,892 $32,983 $33,486

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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: $18,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,297
Model Year201220182018201820182018
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)180, 8576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$49,185$33,255$35,965$31,900$35,025$35,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-2,365-890-2,440-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,185$31,990$33,600$31,010$32,585$33,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$2,590$0$1,575$2,895
Total Invoice$45,355$31,062$33,729$29,892$32,983$33,486
Adjustments for Features0-1,182-2,218-834-2,298-1,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,355$29,880$31,511$29,058$30,685$31,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$822$2,453$0$1,627$2,704

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220182018201820182018
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    $100
Power liftgate $350 $350$350$350
Remote app$25     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras $500$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $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 
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
Surround sound $250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
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     
Power-folding mirrors$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
Leather seating surfaces$900     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200$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$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
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$6,535$7,800$8,900$7,425$8,975$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$2,365$890$2,440$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,182-2,218-834-2,298-1,724

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122018
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 Headroom37.4 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

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested92547%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested127558%
Total Not Requested92542%

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