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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: $30,018

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $23,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,881

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $22,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSolara
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $26,405
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $23,764
Premium Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Technology Package 1,850        
Navigation system   1,900     1,350
Stability control         650
Side curtain airbags         400
Floor mats         184
Satellite radio         449
Premium Package 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Technology Package 1,685        
Navigation system   1,730     1,163
Stability control         559
Side curtain airbags         344
Floor mats         112
Satellite radio         359
Options (change) 5,975 3,775 1,400 1,325 3,033
Options (change) 5,440 3,435 1,275 1,205 2,537
Destination 895 895 895 895 580
Total Price $53,770 $57,170 $63,245 $64,220 $30,018
Total Invoice $49,665 $52,810 $58,425 $59,320 $26,881

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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: $18,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,852
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSolara
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8225hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$53,770$57,170$63,245$64,220$30,018
Adjustments for Features-5,340-4,290-4,290-5,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,430$52,880$58,955$59,030$30,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,525$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,665$52,810$58,425$59,320$26,881
Adjustments for Features-4,932-3,963-3,963-4,7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,733$48,847$54,462$54,526$26,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,114$9,729$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSolara
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$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
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,370$6,320$6,320$7,220$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$4,290$4,290$5,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,932-3,963-3,963-4,7940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122006
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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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