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

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Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $21,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $20,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,725 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $20,006 $38,315 $39,695
Package 8 6,890    
Floor mats 184    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Package 8 5,620    
Floor mats 112    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 7,074 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 5,732 4,595 4,595
Destination 580 925 925
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,229 $47,425 $48,925
Total Invoice $23,168 $43,835 $45,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,155
Model Year200620142014
ModelPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine76hp I4 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)60/51 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,229$47,425$48,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,045-6,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$40,380$41,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$23,168$43,835$45,215
Adjustments for Features0-6,512-6,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$37,323$38,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620142014
ModelPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,240$9,285$9,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,045$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,512-6,418

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelPrius3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.153.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested392578%
Total Not Requested110022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

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