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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: $19,940

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $16,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,484

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $15,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Premium Package 2,150          
Deluxe Audio   520        
Sunroof   890       1,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475 475
iPod integration     400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Rear spoiler           0
Premium Package 1,914          
Deluxe Audio   462        
Sunroof   793       955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430 430
iPod integration     365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,150 1,410 1,945 1,945 1,945 2,995
Options (change) 1,914 1,255 1,765 1,765 1,765 2,720
Destination 760 760 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $20,510 $19,940 $36,370 $43,070 $45,770 $59,970
Total Invoice $18,958 $18,484 $33,680 $39,845 $42,260 $55,485

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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: $14,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,332
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$20,510$19,940$36,370$43,070$45,770$59,970
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,150-3,700-4,650-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,860$19,940$34,220$39,370$41,120$55,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$5,150$6,900$20,800
Total Invoice$18,958$18,484$33,680$39,845$42,260$55,485
Adjustments for Features-6010-1,991-3,423-4,293-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,357$18,484$31,689$36,422$37,967$50,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$127$0$4,733$6,278$19,216

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
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
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
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights  $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$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,445$795$2,945$4,495$5,445$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,150$3,700$4,650$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6010-1,991-3,423-4,293-4,580

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112009
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
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested172577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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 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%

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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