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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: $30,623

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $12,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $12,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014201420142014
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,905 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $24,214 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Stability control 650          
Floor mats 184          
Navigation system 1,300 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 515          
Satellite radio 449          
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Cold Weather Package   950        
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Stability control 559          
Floor mats 112          
Navigation system 1,115 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 412          
Satellite radio 359          
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320        
Cold Weather Package   865        
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 3,098 9,200 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 2,557 8,370 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910
Destination 620 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $30,623 $42,875 $45,425 $46,725 $49,725 $56,225
Total Invoice $27,391 $39,605 $41,970 $43,165 $45,945 $51,925

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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: $9,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,868
Model Year200720142014201420142014
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT5M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,623$42,875$45,425$46,725$49,725$56,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-2,290-3,740-2,590-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,623$40,335$43,135$42,985$47,135$52,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$2,650$6,800$12,125
Total Invoice$27,391$39,605$41,970$43,165$45,945$51,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,346-2,116-3,455-2,393-3,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,391$37,259$39,854$39,710$43,552$48,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595$2,451$6,293$11,189

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200720142014201420142014
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Headlight washers $50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats $200    
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,905$4,445$4,195$5,645$4,495$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$2,290$3,740$2,590$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,346-2,116-3,455-2,393-3,477

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072014
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.3,411 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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested142548%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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