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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: $12,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSolara
Trim328i335i335isM3SLE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,650 $44,100 $51,100 $58,900 $26,405
Base Invoice $34,840 $40,770 $47,210 $54,390 $23,764
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050     0  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950  
Rear spoiler       0 200
Stability control         650
Side curtain airbags         400
Satellite radio         449
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,163
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955     0  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865  
Rear spoiler       0 160
Stability control         559
Side curtain airbags         344
Satellite radio         359
Options (change) 4,550 4,950 4,950 4,450 3,049
Options (change) 4,140 4,505 4,505 4,050 2,585
Destination 875 875 875 875 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,075 $49,925 $56,925 $65,525 $30,034
Total Invoice $39,855 $46,150 $52,590 $60,615 $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: $11,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,635
Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSolara
Trim328i335i335isM3SLE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8225hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,075$49,925$56,925$65,525$30,034
Adjustments for Features-1,395-1,245-1,070-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,680$48,680$55,855$64,155$30,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$14,175$22,475$0
Total Invoice$39,855$46,150$52,590$60,615$26,929
Adjustments for Features-1,291-1,151-989-1,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,564$44,999$51,601$59,348$26,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,435$13,037$20,784$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSolara
Trim328i335i335isM3SLE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
-speed   $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,785$3,635$3,460$3,760$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$1,245$1,070$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,291-1,151-989-1,2670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,363 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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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