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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: $30,789

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $13,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,603

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $13,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,155 $36,500 $42,200 $57,850
Base Invoice $24,438 $33,760 $39,005 $53,400
Stability control 650      
Xenon HID headlights 515      
Navigation system 1,300 2,100 2,100 2,100
Satellite radio 449      
Premium Package   3,350 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Sunroof       0
Leather seating surfaces       950
Rear spoiler       0
Stability control 559      
Xenon HID headlights 412      
Navigation system 1,115 1,910 1,910 1,910
Satellite radio 359      
Premium Package   3,050 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Sunroof       0
Leather seating surfaces       865
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 2,914 7,020 6,320 4,620
Options (change) 2,445 6,385 5,745 4,200
Destination 720 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,789 $44,345 $49,345 $64,595
Total Invoice $27,603 $40,970 $45,575 $59,725

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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: $11,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,847
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,789$44,345$49,345$64,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-1,645-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,789$42,700$47,700$63,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000$20,500
Total Invoice$27,603$40,970$45,575$59,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-1,519-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,603$39,450$44,056$58,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,606$18,985

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,135$4,135$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645$1,645$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,520-1,519-1,290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelSolara3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in108.7 in
Length192.5 in181.1 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height56.1 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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