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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: $39,193

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $8,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,188

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $9,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,435 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $32,792 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Navigation system 1,450 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Floor mats 199          
Rear spoiler 349          
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575
Executive Package           3,900
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 1,291 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Floor mats 126          
Rear spoiler 219          
Premium Package   2,255 2,255 2,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 530
Executive Package           3,590
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,998 7,625 7,625 7,625 5,175 5,175
Options (change) 1,636 7,000 7,000 7,000 4,745 4,765
Destination 760 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $39,193 $48,870 $47,370 $48,719 $54,070 $70,170
Total Invoice $35,188 $46,110 $44,715 $45,689 $50,965 $65,960

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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: $6,462
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,908
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$39,193$48,870$47,370$48,719$54,070$70,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-1,715-1,840-565-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,193$47,055$45,655$46,879$53,505$67,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$1,224$7,850$21,500
Total Invoice$35,188$46,110$44,715$45,689$50,965$65,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,712-1,619-1,726-533-2,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,188$44,398$43,096$43,963$50,432$63,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,302$0$867$7,336$20,030

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$150
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera$200    $200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0  
8 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation     $50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights$500    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$4,205$6,020$5,920$6,045$4,770$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815$1,715$1,840$565$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712-1,619-1,726-533-2,834

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelAvalon3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length197.6 in182.5 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,573 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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 iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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