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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: $20,074

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $14,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,019

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $13,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Audio Value Package 200        
Stability control 650 650      
4-speed automatic 800 800      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400      
Cargo mat 59 59      
Alloy wheels 390        
Extra Value Package 1   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Audio Value Package 180        
Stability control 559 559      
4-speed automatic 724 724      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159      
Cargo mat 36 36      
Alloy wheels 312        
Extra Value Package 1   810      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 3,799 4,109 1,025 1,025 2,075
Options (change) 3,228 3,546 930 930 1,885
Destination 660 660 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $20,074 $20,219 $34,550 $41,150 $58,000
Total Invoice $18,019 $18,187 $31,840 $37,910 $53,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,142
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$20,074$20,219$34,550$41,150$58,000
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,835-3,635-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,074$20,019$32,715$37,515$53,365
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$4,800$20,650
Total Invoice$18,019$18,187$31,840$37,910$53,685
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,691-3,349-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,019$18,007$30,149$34,561$49,395
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$4,412$19,246

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,645$1,845$3,480$5,280$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,835$3,635$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-1,691-3,349-4,290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelCorolla3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in108.7 in
Length178.3 in178.2 in
Width66.9 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.0 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
Toyota Corolla S

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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