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

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Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,103

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $28,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,038

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $27,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorolla5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLES528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Audio Value Package 200          
Stability control 650 650        
4-speed automatic 800 800        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400        
Floor mats 88 88        
Alloy wheels 390          
Extra Value Package 1   900        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Audio Value Package 180          
Stability control 559 559        
4-speed automatic 724 724        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159        
Floor mats 55 55        
Alloy wheels 312          
Extra Value Package 1   810        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Options (change) 3,828 4,138 1,025 1,025 550 475
Options (change) 3,247 3,565 930 930 500 430
Destination 660 660 895 895 895 895
Total Price $20,103 $20,248 $48,820 $54,420 $62,395 $63,370
Total Invoice $18,038 $18,206 $45,155 $50,305 $57,650 $58,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,223
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorolla5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLES528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,103$20,248$48,820$54,420$62,395$63,370
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,385-7,535-8,275-9,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,103$20,048$42,435$46,885$54,120$54,195
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$4,450$11,685$11,760
Total Invoice$18,038$18,206$45,155$50,305$57,650$58,545
Adjustments for Features0-180-5,906-6,965-7,646-8,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,038$18,026$39,249$43,340$50,004$50,069
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$4,091$10,755$10,820

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorolla5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLES528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $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
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
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
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
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, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$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, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,145$8,330$9,480$10,220$11,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,385$7,535$8,275$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-5,906-6,965-7,646-8,476

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelCorolla5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in116.9 in
Length178.3 in193.1 in
Width66.9 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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