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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: $38,045

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,303

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $2,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,835 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $32,252 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation system 1,450 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Satellite radio   595 595
Navigation system 1,291 1,820 1,820
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Satellite radio   540 540
Options (change) 1,450 8,345 6,845
Options (change) 1,291 7,595 6,225
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $38,045 $39,940 $44,140
Total Invoice $34,303 $36,590 $40,405

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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: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,252
Model Year201120062006
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$38,045$39,940$44,140
Adjustments for Features-1,0700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$39,940$43,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$34,303$36,590$40,405
Adjustments for Features-9650-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,338$36,590$40,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120062006
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$2,965$1,895$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9650-229

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelAvalon3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length197.6 in178.2 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,573 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

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