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

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Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,463

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $18,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,299

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $18,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,315 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $13,859 $32,290 $39,190
Audio Value Package 200    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 650 1,450 1,450
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 800    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390    
Floor mats 88    
Alloy wheels 390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Folding second row seats   475 475
Sunroof   1,050  
Audio Value Package 180    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159    
Leather seating surfaces 520 1,320 1,320
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 740    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335    
Floor mats 55    
Alloy wheels 312    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Folding second row seats   430 430
Sunroof   955  
Options (change) 4,568 3,525 2,475
Options (change) 3,860 3,205 2,250
Destination 580 895 895
Total Price $20,463 $39,320 $45,770
Total Invoice $18,299 $36,390 $42,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,439
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,463$39,320$45,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,463$37,535$41,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$18,299$36,390$42,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,652-3,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,299$34,738$38,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,819

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620122012
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,495$3,280$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,652-3,778

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelCorolla3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.6 in
Length178.3 in182.5 in
Width66.9 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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