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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: $39,193

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $15,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020202020202012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $36,435
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575      
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150      
Luxury Seating Package       1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000      
Heated front seats       500      
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0  
Navigation system             1,450
Floor mats             199
Rear spoiler             349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525      
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140      
Luxury Seating Package       1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery       920      
Heated front seats       455      
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0  
Navigation system             1,291
Floor mats             126
Rear spoiler             219
Options (change) 5,025 4,875 3,575 3,425 0 0 1,998
Options (change) 4,625 4,485 3,290 3,145 0 0 1,636
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 760
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $59,920 $55,102 $64,020 $81,070 $104,695 $111,995 $39,193

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Avalon Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,261
Model Year2020202020202020202020202012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20215/55-17
Total Price$59,920$55,102$64,020$81,070$104,695$111,995$39,193
Adjustments for Features-3,840-3,615-3,840-8,790-9,790-9,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,080$51,487$60,180$72,280$94,905$102,205$39,193
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,693$20,793$43,418$50,718$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2020202020202020202020202012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAvalon
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700   
4WD    $1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
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 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat      $40
Cargo net      $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0     
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0 
Body kit   $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$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$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 
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$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 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100   
Massage, passenger seat   $100   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$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$8,270$8,045$8,270$13,220$14,220$14,220$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$3,615$3,840$8,790$9,790$9,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-372-65-268-468-203-1900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20202012
Model5-SeriesAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in111.0 in
Length194.6 in197.6 in
Width73.5 in72.8 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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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