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BMW Z4 vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,079

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $11,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $7,740

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $22,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Solara
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,700 $42,700 $52,400 $30,710
Base Invoice $33,945 $39,465 $4,390 $27,639
Leather seating surfaces 1,150      
Premium Package 2,900 2,100    
Power convertible top 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700   515
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,300
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Stability control       650
Floor mats       184
Leather seating surfaces 1,045      
Premium Package 2,635 1,910    
Power convertible top 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Xenon HID headlights 635 635   412
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,115
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Stability control       559
Floor mats       112
Options (change) 8,275 6,325 2,775 2,649
Options (change) 7,525 5,755 2,525 2,198
Destination 825 825 825 720
Total Price $45,800 $49,850 $56,000 $34,079
Total Invoice $42,295 $46,045 $7,740 $30,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Solara SLE V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,521
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Solara
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10?, 10315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,800$49,850$56,000$34,079
Adjustments for Features-1,225-1,6000-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,575$48,250$56,000$32,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$11,425$0
Total Invoice$42,295$46,045$7,740$30,557
Adjustments for Features-1,131-1,4780-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,164$44,567$7,740$29,261
Cost Above Minimum$33,424$36,827$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Solara
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows   $200
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass   $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,110$3,485$1,885$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$1,600$0$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,131-1,4780-1,296

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
ModelZ4Solara
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in192.5 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height51.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested92547%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

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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