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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: $39,254

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $6,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,811

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $7,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,185 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $31,312 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Navigation system 2,000 2,100 2,100 2,100
Power passenger seat (8-way) 300      
Adaptive cruise control 600 2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio 449      
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Navigation system 1,700 1,910 1,910 1,910
Power passenger seat (8-way) 240      
Adaptive cruise control 480 2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio 359      
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,349 10,525 9,625 9,625
Options (change) 2,779 9,530 8,710 8,710
Destination 720 875 875 875
Total Price $39,254 $46,000 $52,550 $54,650
Total Invoice $34,811 $42,435 $48,470 $50,405

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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: $6,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,081
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,254$46,000$52,550$54,650
Adjustments for Features-480-1,0500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,774$44,950$52,550$53,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,600$8,750
Total Invoice$34,811$42,435$48,470$50,405
Adjustments for Features-426-9690-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,385$41,466$48,470$49,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,004$8,063

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100  
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$2,940$3,510$2,460$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$1,050$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-426-9690-876

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelAvalon3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length197.2 in178.2 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%

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