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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,518

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $16,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iTRD Off-RoadLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $36,080 $34,880 $37,430
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190        
Wood trim         0      
Heated front seats         500      
Door sill trim plates             199 199
Floor mats             224 224
Hands-free trunk or liftgate               150
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505        
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175        
Wood trim         0      
Heated front seats         455      
Door sill trim plates             179 179
Floor mats             139 139
Hands-free trunk or liftgate               134
Options (change) 4,890 4,740 4,890 4,890 2,350 0 423 573
Options (change) 4,500 4,360 4,500 4,500 2,160 0 318 452
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 1,215 1,215 1,215
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $58,285 $53,467 $63,585 $67,885 $76,745 $37,295 $36,518 $39,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,621
Model Year20182018201820182018202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iTRD Off-RoadLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8203hp I4203hp I4176hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16576, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/60-18235/55-19225/60-18
Total Price$58,285$53,467$63,585$67,885$76,745$37,295$36,518$39,218
Adjustments for Features-1,655-1,430-2,805-4,755-7,155-2,4350-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,630$52,037$60,780$63,130$69,590$34,860$36,518$37,668
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,743$11,093$17,553$0$1,658$2,808

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182018201820182018202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iTRD Off-RoadLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT       $1100
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD      $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100  
Power liftgate     $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0   
Around view cameras     $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Hill descent control   $250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200$200
Perimeter scan     $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control     $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover     $75$75$75
Cargo mat      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
Roof rails     $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper     $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0   
Body kit    $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0   
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio     $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250   
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Compass     $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     $25
LED headlights    $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900   
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75$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, passenger seat    $150   
Metal pedals    $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel    $300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600$600$600
Performance steering system (optional)    $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,570$8,345$9,720$11,670$14,070$9,350$6,915$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$1,430$2,805$4,755$7,155$2,435$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,559-1,340-2,640-4,471-6,721-790-66

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182021
Model5-SeriesRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in105.9 in
Length194.6 in180.9 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.70.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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