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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: $15,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $15,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,155 $38,700 $45,100 $52,100 $60,100
Base Invoice $24,438 $35,785 $41,670 $48,110 $55,470
Floor mats 184        
Stability control 650        
Xenon HID headlights 515        
Navigation system 1,300 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,350
Satellite radio 449        
Premium Package   3,600 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Sunroof         0
Leather seating surfaces         950
Rear spoiler         0
Floor mats 112        
Stability control 559        
Xenon HID headlights 412        
Navigation system 1,115 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,230
Satellite radio 359        
Premium Package   3,275 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Sunroof         0
Leather seating surfaces         865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 3,098 7,150 5,550 5,550 3,700
Options (change) 2,557 6,505 5,050 5,050 3,370
Destination 720 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,973 $46,775 $51,575 $58,575 $66,025
Total Invoice $27,715 $43,215 $47,645 $54,085 $61,065

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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: $13,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,809
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,973$46,775$51,575$58,575$66,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-1,830-1,880-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$44,945$49,745$56,695$64,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$11,750$19,875
Total Invoice$27,715$43,215$47,645$54,085$61,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,691-1,691-1,736-1,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$41,524$45,954$52,349$59,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,430$10,825$18,427

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelSolara3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLE V6328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100$100
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,915$4,745$4,745$4,795$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$1,830$1,880$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,691-1,691-1,736-1,114

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
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.3,363 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested247572%
Total Not Requested97528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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