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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: $30,800

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $12,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,725

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $10,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,005 $39,525 $34,600
Base Invoice $27,930 $37,945 $31,665
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio     595
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio     540
Adaptive cruise control     2,000
Options (change) 0 0 7,820
Options (change) 0 0 7,115
Destination 795 795 695
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $30,800 $37,820 $43,115
Total Invoice $28,725 $36,240 $39,475

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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: $10,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,992
Model Year201320132006
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH215hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$30,800$37,820$43,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,800$36,770$41,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,970$0
Total Invoice$28,725$36,240$39,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,006-1,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,725$35,234$37,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,509$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132006
ModelPriusPrius3-Series
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
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 
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,175$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,006-1,758

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132006
ModelPrius3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length176.4 in178.2 in
Width68.7 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft358.0 ft3

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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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