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Saturn VUE vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,960

Saturn VUE   
Difference: $26,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,251

Saturn VUE   
Difference: $25,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelVUEVUE3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseV6328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,390 $21,390 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $15,999 $19,679 $43,415 $42,020
Sun and Sound Package 995 995    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600      
Leather Package 755      
Comfort Package 595 595    
Side curtain airbags 395 395    
Floor mats 80 80    
Alloy wheels 400      
Roof rails 150 150    
Fog lights   170    
Leather seating surfaces   695 1,450 1,450
Luxury Design     0 0
Convenience Tier     850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sun and Sound Package 915 915    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 552      
Leather Package 695      
Comfort Package 547 547    
Side curtain airbags 363 363    
Floor mats 74 74    
Alloy wheels 368      
Roof rails 138 138    
Fog lights   156    
Leather seating surfaces   639 1,335 1,335
Luxury Design     0 0
Convenience Tier     780 780
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 3,970 3,080 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 3,652 2,832 3,080 3,080
Destination 600 600 995 995
Total Price $21,960 $25,070 $50,295 $48,795
Total Invoice $20,251 $23,111 $47,490 $46,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,775
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelVUEVUE3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseV6328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine143hp I4250hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM5A5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7180, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/65-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,960$25,070$50,295$48,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-9,500-9,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,960$24,045$40,795$39,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$1,600$0
Total Invoice$20,251$23,111$47,490$46,095
Adjustments for Features0-945-8,970-9,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,251$22,166$38,520$37,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$1,494$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelVUEVUE3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseV6328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$2,145$3,170$11,645$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$9,500$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-945-8,970-9,069

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelVUE3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.6 in110.6 in
Length181.3 in182.0 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height66.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.8 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE V6

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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