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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: $38,394

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,522

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,835 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $32,252 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Navigation system 1,450 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Rear spoiler 349       0
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475 475
Technology Package         3,250
Sunroof         1,050
Navigation system 1,291 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Rear spoiler 219       0
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820
Steering-linked headlights   730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430 430
Technology Package         2,960
Sunroof         955
Options (change) 1,799 9,295 7,795 7,795 8,845
Options (change) 1,510 8,460 7,090 7,090 8,050
Destination 760 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $38,394 $43,720 $48,920 $51,620 $65,820
Total Invoice $34,522 $40,375 $45,170 $47,585 $60,815

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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: $6,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,004
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$38,394$43,720$48,920$51,620$65,820
Adjustments for Features-1,28000-950-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,114$43,720$48,920$50,670$64,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200$6,950$20,950
Total Invoice$34,522$40,375$45,170$47,585$60,815
Adjustments for Features-1,15100-876-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,371$40,375$45,170$46,709$59,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,795$6,334$19,377

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$2,360$2,360$3,310$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$0$950$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,15100-876-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112009
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.3,341 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 328i

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
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
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 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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