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Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $13,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $14,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $24,438 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Stability control 650            
Xenon HID headlights 515            
Floor mats 184            
Navigation system 1,300 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio 449            
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof   900         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350          
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750    
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim             0
Stability control 559            
Xenon HID headlights 412            
Floor mats 112            
Navigation system 1,115 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Satellite radio 359            
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats   435          
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Sunroof   830         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320          
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690    
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,098 8,575 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,200 1,500
Options (change) 2,557 7,885 6,715 6,715 6,715 3,865 1,380
Destination 720 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $30,973 $44,470 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,145 $67,995
Total Invoice $27,715 $42,015 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,065 $63,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,837
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,973$44,470$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,145$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-5,190-3,940-5,215-4,940-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$40,805$44,855$44,605$44,679$49,205$63,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$3,800$3,874$8,400$22,400
Total Invoice$27,715$42,015$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,065$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,463-4,959-3,719-4,892-4,659-4,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$38,552$42,861$42,106$41,907$46,406$59,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,309$3,554$3,355$7,854$20,912

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40      
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,905$6,570$8,095$6,845$8,120$7,845$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$5,190$3,940$5,215$4,940$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,463-4,959-3,719-4,892-4,659-4,506

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelSolara3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.6 in
Length192.5 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested62528%
Total Not Requested160072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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