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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: $27,514

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $20,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,739

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $19,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328i328dLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $25,330
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $23,684
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
Floor mats     199
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
Floor mats     126
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 1,374
Options (change) 4,910 4,910 1,245
Destination 995 995 810
Total Price $48,345 $49,845 $27,514
Total Invoice $45,180 $46,560 $25,739

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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: $15,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,334
Model Year201520152012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328i328dLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D179hp I4
TransmissionT8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$48,345$49,845$27,514
Adjustments for Features-5,465-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,880$44,480$27,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$45,180$46,560$25,739
Adjustments for Features-5,107-5,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,073$41,549$25,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201520152012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRAV4
Trim328i328dLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,985$8,885$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,107-5,0110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in104.7 in
Length182.1 in181.1 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.537.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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