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Toyota Camry vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Camry vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,633

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $14,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,113

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $14,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCamryCamry3-Series3-Series
TrimXLEXLE V6328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,000 $28,120 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $22,250 $25,026 $32,290 $39,190
Stability control 650 650    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Floor mats 184 184    
Heated front seats 440 440 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,050     1,450
Satellite radio 449 449    
Premium Package     3,600  
Folding second row seats     475 475
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Stability control 520 520    
Navigation system 1,020 1,020    
Floor mats 112 112    
Heated front seats 352 352 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 840     1,320
Satellite radio 359 359    
Premium Package     3,275  
Folding second row seats     430 430
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,973 2,923 8,600 6,450
Options (change) 3,203 2,363 7,825 5,870
Destination 660 660 895 895
Total Price $29,633 $31,703 $44,395 $49,745
Total Invoice $26,113 $28,049 $41,010 $45,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Camry XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,498
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCamryCamry3-Series3-Series
TrimXLEXLE V6328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,633$31,703$44,395$49,745
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,515-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,633$31,503$42,880$47,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,870$0$5,050
Total Invoice$26,113$28,049$41,010$45,955
Adjustments for Features0-177-1,399-1,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,113$27,872$39,611$44,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$0$4,667

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Features Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCamryCamry3-Series3-Series
TrimXLEXLE V6328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,805$3,005$4,320$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,515$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177-1,399-1,677

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelCamry3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length189.2 in182.5 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested275072%
Total Not Requested105028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

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