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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: $34,770

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201920192019
Model3-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim328iHybrid XSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $33,850 $33,650 $35,850
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      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Advanced Technology Package   2,785    
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      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Advanced Technology Package   2,479    
Options (change) 10,600 2,785 0 0
Options (change) 9,605 2,479 0 0
Destination 895 1,120 1,120 1,120
Total Price $48,995 $37,755 $34,770 $36,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,140
Model Year2012201920192019
Model3-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim328iHybrid XSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6176hp I4 H203hp I4176hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT-6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8576, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18235/55-19225/60-18
Total Price$48,995$37,755$34,770$36,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-1,190-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,995$35,190$33,580$34,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,610$0$750

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2012201920192019
Model3-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim328iHybrid XSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Perimeter scan $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Trailer sway control  $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
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats $75  
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,435$9,000$7,625$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$1,190$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245-38-80

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122019
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in105.9 in
Length178.2 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft30.0 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 Hybrid XSE

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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