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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: $22,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $22,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelPriusPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseTouring328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $39,275 $40,655
Package 6 4,550 4,175    
Floor mats 184 184    
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 6 4,095 3,758    
Floor mats 112 112    
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) 4,734 4,359 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 4,207 3,870 4,595 4,595
Destination 720 720 995 995
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $25,179 $25,699 $47,995 $49,495
Total Invoice $22,841 $23,256 $44,865 $46,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,251
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelPriusPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseTouring328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,179$25,699$47,995$49,495
Adjustments for Features00-7,245-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,179$25,699$40,750$42,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$1,600
Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$44,865$46,245
Adjustments for Features00-6,773-6,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$38,092$39,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0$1,477

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelPriusPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseTouring328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,590$2,590$9,835$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,245$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,773-6,676

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
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
14.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.453.0 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 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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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