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Toyota RAV4 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,315

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $15,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,613

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRAV43-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,330 $35,400
Base Invoice $23,684 $32,750
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,175 6,370
Options (change) 1,119 5,790
Destination 810 825
Total Price $27,315 $42,595
Total Invoice $25,613 $39,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,333
Model Year20122009
ModelRAV43-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine179hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,315$42,595
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,695$42,595
Total Invoice$25,613$39,365
Adjustments for Features-5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,032$39,365

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelRAV43-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,255$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5810

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelRAV43-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length181.1 in178.2 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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