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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: $42,195

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,066

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $3,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,300 $42,800 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $37,171 $38,520 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package     2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Steering-linked headlights     900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250 250
App support     250 250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400  
Convenience Package           2,900
Rear spoiler           0
Sunroof           1,050
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package     2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Steering-linked headlights     820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230 230
App support     230 230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Proximity key     455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
iPod integration       365 365  
Convenience Package           2,640
Rear spoiler           0
Sunroof           955
Options (change) 0 0 9,100 8,600 8,600 9,400
Options (change) 0 0 8,285 7,830 7,830 8,560
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,195 $43,695 $44,575 $51,525 $53,625 $67,475
Total Invoice $38,066 $39,415 $41,190 $47,590 $49,525 $62,365

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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: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,958
Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11785, 11180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$42,195$43,695$44,575$51,525$53,625$67,475
Adjustments for Features-4,115-4,040-9500-950-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,080$39,655$43,625$51,525$52,675$66,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$7,900$9,050$22,875
Total Invoice$38,066$39,415$41,190$47,590$49,525$62,365
Adjustments for Features-3,712-3,644-8780-877-901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,354$35,771$40,312$47,590$48,648$61,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,417$0$7,278$8,336$21,152

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelAvalonAvalon3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT $1000    
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   $25
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Wireless charging station$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
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$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,625$3,535$2,585$3,535$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$4,040$950$0$950$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,712-3,644-8780-877-901

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelAvalon3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length195.3 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 Room57.0 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
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%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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
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 Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested36525%

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