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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: $24,344

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $16,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,852

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $15,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimXRS328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $17,256 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   1,450 1,450  
Power Package 635        
Sunroof 890 1,050     1,050
Navigation system 1,300 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Satellite radio 449        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Rear spoiler         0
Leather door panel trim         2,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   1,320 1,320  
Power Package 508        
Sunroof 712 955     955
Navigation system 1,105 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Satellite radio 359        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Rear spoiler         0
Leather door panel trim         1,820
Options (change) 4,764 5,025 5,425 5,425 7,025
Options (change) 3,876 4,570 4,935 4,935 6,390
Destination 720 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,344 $40,500 $48,350 $50,450 $65,100
Total Invoice $21,852 $37,475 $44,695 $46,630 $60,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,995
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimXRS328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,344$40,500$48,350$50,450$65,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-3,340-4,290-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,344$37,660$45,010$46,160$61,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,350$8,500$23,725
Total Invoice$21,852$37,475$44,695$46,630$60,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,628-3,088-3,965-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,852$34,847$41,607$42,665$56,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,760$7,818$21,913

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimXRS328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100   
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
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 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$995$3,835$4,335$5,285$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$3,340$4,290$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,628-3,088-3,965-3,435

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelCorolla3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in108.7 in
Length178.7 in178.2 in
Width69.3 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 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-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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