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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,844

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $16,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,969

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $15,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $36,435
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $32,792
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system       1,450
Floor mats       199
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Navigation system       1,291
Floor mats       126
Options (change) 9,150 8,250 3,800 1,649
Options (change) 8,330 7,510 3,460 1,417
Destination 875 875 875 760
Total Price $55,075 $59,225 $64,875 $38,844
Total Invoice $50,850 $54,675 $59,920 $34,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,390
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$55,075$59,225$64,875$38,844
Adjustments for Features-1,615-1,615-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,460$57,610$63,260$38,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,800$0
Total Invoice$50,850$54,675$59,920$34,969
Adjustments for Features-1,491-1,491-1,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,359$53,184$58,428$34,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$9,069$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$4,595$4,595$4,595$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$1,615$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,491-1,491-1,4920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.0 in
Length193.1 in197.6 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested116541%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested116541%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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