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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,034

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $13,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,929

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $12,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSolara
Trim328i335iM3SLE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,200 $42,650 $58,400 $26,405
Base Invoice $33,485 $39,420 $53,910 $23,764
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Premium Package   2,650    
Rear spoiler     0 200
Stability control       650
Side curtain airbags       400
Satellite radio       449
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320   865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,163
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Premium Package   2,410    
Rear spoiler     0 160
Stability control       559
Side curtain airbags       344
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 6,000 6,150 4,450 3,049
Options (change) 5,460 5,595 4,050 2,585
Destination 875 875 875 580
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,075 $49,675 $65,025 $30,034
Total Invoice $39,820 $45,890 $60,135 $26,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,746
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,618
Model Year2010201020102006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSolara
Trim328i335iM3SLE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8225hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,075$49,675$65,025$30,034
Adjustments for Features-295-2,245-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,780$47,430$63,155$30,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$20,375$0
Total Invoice$39,820$45,890$60,135$26,929
Adjustments for Features-273-2,074-1,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,547$43,816$58,406$26,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,269$18,859$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2010201020102006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSolara
Trim328i335iM3SLE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,685$4,635$4,260$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$2,245$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-273-2,074-1,7290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20102006
Model3-SeriesSolara
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length181.1 in192.5 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height54.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122563%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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