BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018 Scion tC Scion tC 2012

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BMW 5-Series vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,528

Scion tC   
Difference: $28,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,294

Scion tC   
Difference: $26,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriestC
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $18,575
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $17,646
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof           0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             310
Metal pedals             79
Rear spoiler             385
Satellite radio             449
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof           0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             225
Metal pedals             49
Rear spoiler             285
Satellite radio             359
Options (change) 700 550 700 700 150 0 1,223
Options (change) 645 505 645 645 140 0 918
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 730
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $54,095 $49,277 $59,395 $63,695 $74,545 $104,595 $20,528
Total Invoice $51,050 $46,242 $55,980 $59,980 $70,075 $98,095 $19,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,027
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriestC
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$54,095$49,277$59,395$63,695$74,545$104,595$20,528
Adjustments for Features-7,600-7,375-8,750-10,700-14,650-16,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,495$41,902$50,645$52,995$59,895$87,895$20,528
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,743$11,093$17,993$45,993$0
Total Invoice$51,050$46,242$55,980$59,980$70,075$98,095$19,294
Adjustments for Features-7,172-6,921-8,247-10,076-13,772-15,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,878$39,321$47,733$49,904$56,303$82,433$19,294
Cost Above Minimum$4,557$0$8,412$10,583$16,982$43,112$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Scion tC

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriestC
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD     $1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Proximity key    $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system     $100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats     $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,270$10,045$11,420$13,370$17,320$19,370$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,600$7,375$8,750$10,700$14,650$16,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,172-6,921-8,247-10,076-13,772-15,6620

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriestC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in174.0 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.734.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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