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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: $24,177

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $17,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,160

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $16,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimXLEXSE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $32,290 $39,190
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525    
Floor mats 224 224    
Door sill trim plates 199 199    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349    
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500
Sport Line       1,700
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388    
Floor mats 139 139    
Door sill trim plates 135 135    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274    
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475
Sport Line       1,545
Options (change) 1,297 1,297 6,375 6,625
Options (change) 908 936 5,800 6,045
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,177 $24,922 $42,170 $49,920
Total Invoice $22,160 $22,878 $38,985 $46,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,837
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimXLEXSE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,177$24,922$42,170$49,920
Adjustments for Features-2,195-2,6950-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,982$22,227$42,170$48,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$5,925
Total Invoice$22,160$22,878$38,985$46,130
Adjustments for Features-2,012-2,4740-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$20,404$38,985$44,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$256$0$5,459

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCorollaCorolla3-Series3-Series
TrimXLEXSE328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$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$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,615$3,920$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$2,695$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,012-2,4740-1,686

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelCorolla3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length182.6 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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