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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: $40,935

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,860

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $6,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $41,650 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $35,910 $37,486 $32,290 $39,190
Floor mats 225 225    
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Cold Weather Package     1,350 1,350
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Floor mats 140 140    
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Cold Weather Package     1,230 1,230
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 225 225 10,775 8,175
Options (change) 140 140 9,810 7,445
Destination 810 810 895 895
Total Price $40,935 $42,685 $46,570 $51,470
Total Invoice $36,860 $38,436 $42,995 $47,530

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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: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,324
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11785, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,935$42,685$46,570$51,470
Adjustments for Features-1,320-1,2450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,615$41,440$46,570$51,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$4,600
Total Invoice$36,860$38,436$42,995$47,530
Adjustments for Features-1,189-1,1210-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,671$37,315$42,995$47,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,644$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014201420122012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
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$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
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$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
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  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,515$2,270$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$1,245$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,189-1,1210-277

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelAvalon3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length195.2 in182.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.0 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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested350092%
Total Not Requested3008%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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