Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,340

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $19,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,848

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $18,172

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Premium Package 860          
Entune 1,170 1,170        
Sunroof   420 1,050     1,050
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400 400
Rear spoiler           0
Premium Package 765          
Entune 1,041 1,041        
Sunroof   373 955     955
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
iPod integration       365 365 365
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,030 1,590 4,525 3,875 3,875 4,925
Options (change) 1,806 1,414 4,115 3,525 3,525 4,480
Destination 760 760 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $20,700 $20,340 $40,000 $46,800 $48,900 $63,000
Total Invoice $19,136 $18,848 $37,020 $43,285 $45,220 $58,285

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Corolla dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,839
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$20,700$20,340$40,000$46,800$48,900$63,000
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,940-3,640-4,590-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,050$20,340$36,060$43,160$44,310$58,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$7,100$8,250$22,725
Total Invoice$19,136$18,848$37,020$43,285$45,220$58,285
Adjustments for Features-6010-3,646-3,367-4,245-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,535$18,848$33,374$39,918$40,975$54,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$0$6,544$7,601$21,011

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122011201120112011
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 manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
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    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125$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 seating surfaces  $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
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 
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,620$970$4,910$4,610$5,560$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,940$3,640$4,590$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-6010-3,646-3,367-4,245-3,900

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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

Return to top

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

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.