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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: $35,085

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $15,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,494

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $15,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelPriusPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $43,415 $42,020
Advanced Technology Package 4,320      
Floor mats 200 200    
Convenience Tier     850 850
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Advanced Technology Package 3,863      
Floor mats 127 127    
Convenience Tier     780 780
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Options (change) 4,520 200 5,500 5,500
Options (change) 3,990 127 5,060 5,060
Destination 760 760 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0 0
Total Price $35,085 $37,985 $52,445 $50,945
Total Invoice $32,494 $36,332 $49,470 $48,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,067
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelPriusPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,085$37,985$52,445$50,945
Adjustments for Features-4500-7,245-7,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,635$37,985$45,200$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$1,600$0
Total Invoice$32,494$36,332$49,470$48,075
Adjustments for Features-4170-6,834-6,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,077$36,332$42,636$41,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,255$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelPriusPrius3-Series3-Series
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced328d330i
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane departure warning$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40  
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 
4 kWh battery pack $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50  
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
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,190$9,435$9,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$7,245$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-4170-6,834-6,931

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelPrius3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length176.4 in182.0 in
Width68.7 in71.3 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%

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