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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: $20,340

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $18,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,848

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $17,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009200920092009
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Premium Package 860          
Entune 1,170 1,170        
Sunroof   420       1,050
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475 475
HD radio     350 350 350 350
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 765          
Entune 1,041 1,041        
Sunroof   373       955
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430 430
HD radio     315 315 315 315
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) 2,030 1,590 4,395 4,395 4,395 5,445
Options (change) 1,806 1,414 3,990 3,990 3,990 4,945
Destination 760 760 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $20,700 $20,340 $38,820 $45,520 $48,220 $62,420
Total Invoice $19,136 $18,848 $35,905 $42,070 $44,485 $57,710

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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: $16,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,391
Model Year201220122009200920092009
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$20,700$20,340$38,820$45,520$48,220$62,420
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,140-3,690-4,640-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,050$20,340$36,680$41,830$43,580$57,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$5,150$6,900$20,800
Total Invoice$19,136$18,848$35,905$42,070$44,485$57,710
Adjustments for Features-6010-1,979-3,410-4,281-4,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,535$18,848$33,926$38,660$40,204$53,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$0$4,734$6,278$19,217

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122009200920092009
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 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
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$1,495$845$2,985$4,535$5,485$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,140$3,690$4,640$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-6010-1,979-3,410-4,281-4,567

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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