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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $21,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $20,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSolara
Trim528i535i550iSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $27,155
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $24,438
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 900     515
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Stability control       650
Floor mats       184
Satellite radio       449
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Xenon HID headlights 820     412
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Stability control       559
Floor mats       112
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 6,475 5,575 1,325 3,098
Options (change) 5,895 5,075 1,205 2,557
Destination 875 875 875 720
Total Price $52,400 $56,550 $62,400 $30,973
Total Invoice $48,415 $52,240 $57,665 $27,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,660
Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSolara
Trim528i535i550iSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$52,400$56,550$62,400$30,973
Adjustments for Features-3,290-3,290-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,110$53,260$58,710$30,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,600$0
Total Invoice$48,415$52,240$57,665$27,715
Adjustments for Features-3,040-3,039-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,375$49,201$54,255$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,826$8,880$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSolara
Trim528i535i550iSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$5,695$5,695$6,095$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$3,290$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,040-3,039-3,4100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112008
Model5-SeriesSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in107.1 in
Length193.1 in192.5 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.8 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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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