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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: $19,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,969

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $18,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $36,435
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $32,792
Premium Package 2,250        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 1,900 2,400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Navigation system         1,450
Floor mats         199
Premium Package 2,050        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 1,730 2,185  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Navigation system         1,291
Floor mats         126
Options (change) 10,200 8,700 5,600 4,250 1,649
Options (change) 9,290 7,925 5,100 3,870 1,417
Destination 895 895 895 895 760
Total Price $57,995 $62,095 $67,445 $67,145 $38,844
Total Invoice $53,515 $57,300 $62,250 $61,985 $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: $15,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,349
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$57,995$62,095$67,445$67,145$38,844
Adjustments for Features-3,465-3,015-2,440-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,530$59,080$65,005$64,380$38,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,475$9,850$0
Total Invoice$53,515$57,300$62,250$61,985$34,969
Adjustments for Features-3,197-2,782-2,252-2,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,318$54,518$59,998$59,432$34,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$9,680$9,114$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,595$6,145$5,570$5,895$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$3,015$2,440$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,197-2,782-2,252-2,5530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122012
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%

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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