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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: $21,570

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $19,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,874

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $17,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,180 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $16,821 $32,290 $39,190
Premium Package 860    
Premium Interior Package 505    
Entune 1,030    
Floor mats 200    
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Folding second row seats   475 475
Sunroof   1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium Package 765    
Premium Interior Package 449    
Entune 917    
Floor mats 127    
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Folding second row seats   430 430
Sunroof   955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,595 4,975 3,925
Options (change) 2,258 4,525 3,570
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $21,570 $40,770 $47,220
Total Invoice $19,874 $37,710 $43,655

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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: $18,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,786
Model Year201320122012
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,570$40,770$47,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$39,635$43,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$19,874$37,710$43,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,874$36,660$40,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,819

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320122012
ModelCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,760$2,895$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,050-3,176

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelCorolla3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.6 in
Length178.7 in182.5 in
Width69.3 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

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