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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $29,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $27,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimBaseTouringActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $49,650
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $45,860
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Floor mats 184 184  
Navigation system     2,150
DUPL Voice texting capability     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Floor mats 112 112  
Navigation system     1,955
DUPL Voice texting capability     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 4,734 4,359 4,150
Options (change) 4,207 3,870 3,775
Destination 720 720 925
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $25,179 $25,699 $54,725
Total Invoice $22,841 $23,256 $50,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,111
Model Year200820082013
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimBaseTouringActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,179$25,699$54,725
Adjustments for Features00-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,179$25,699$50,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$50,560
Adjustments for Features00-3,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$46,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082013
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimBaseTouringActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DUPL Voice texting capability  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,815$2,815$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,608

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelPrius3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.5 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft313.0 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested322575%
Total Not Requested110025%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested260070%
Total Not Requested110030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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