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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: $42,395

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,217

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $4,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,650 $41,400 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $35,686 $37,260 $30,085 $36,155
Tech Package 1,950 1,950    
Premium Package     3,350 2,650
Folding second row seats     475 475
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Tech Package 1,736 1,736    
Premium Package     3,050 2,410
Folding second row seats     430 430
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 1,950 1,950 12,595 11,095
Options (change) 1,736 1,736 11,410 10,040
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $42,395 $44,145 $46,120 $51,220
Total Invoice $38,217 $39,791 $42,320 $47,020

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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: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,248
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11785, 11?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$42,395$44,145$46,120$51,220
Adjustments for Features-2,380-2,3050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,015$41,840$46,120$50,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$4,850
Total Invoice$38,217$39,791$42,320$47,020
Adjustments for Features-2,145-2,0780-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,072$37,713$42,320$46,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,641$0$4,470

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,275$1,970$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$2,305$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,145-2,0780-230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelAvalon3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length195.2 in178.2 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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