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Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,731

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $8,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,759

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $10,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,665 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800
Base Invoice $30,504 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815
Preferred Accessory Package 347        
Stability control 650        
Navigation system 2,000 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Power passenger seat (8-way) 300        
Adaptive cruise control 600        
Satellite radio 449        
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Preferred Accessory Package 236        
Stability control 520        
Navigation system 1,700 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Power passenger seat (8-way) 240        
Adaptive cruise control 480        
Satellite radio 359        
Premium Package   2,230 2,230 2,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 4,346 8,675 8,675 8,675 6,225
Options (change) 3,535 7,895 7,895 7,895 5,665
Destination 720 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $39,731 $48,020 $49,520 $49,369 $53,020
Total Invoice $34,759 $44,850 $46,230 $45,774 $49,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,182
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,731$48,020$49,520$49,369$53,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,115-3,215-3,240-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,731$44,905$46,305$46,129$51,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400$1,224$6,150
Total Invoice$34,759$44,850$46,230$45,774$49,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,909-3,001-3,004-1,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,759$41,941$43,229$42,770$47,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,288$829$5,700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,930$7,045$7,145$7,170$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115$3,215$3,240$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,909-3,001-3,004-1,834

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelAvalon3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length197.2 in182.5 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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