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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: $24,995

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $15,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,729

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $14,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimBaseTouring325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $34,600
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $31,665
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Proximity key     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Proximity key     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 4,550 4,175 5,225
Options (change) 4,095 3,758 4,755
Destination 720 720 695
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $24,995 $25,515 $40,520
Total Invoice $22,729 $23,144 $37,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,597
Model Year200820082006
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimBaseTouring325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H215hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,995$25,515$40,520
Adjustments for Features00-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,995$25,515$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,729$23,144$37,115
Adjustments for Features00-2,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,729$23,144$34,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082006
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimBaseTouring325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,550$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,789

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelPrius3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length175.0 in178.2 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.458.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested125034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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