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Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,973 Toyota Solara SLE V6 | |||||||
| Difference: $12,172 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715 Toyota Solara SLE V6 | |||||||
| Difference: $12,645 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Solara | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SLE V6 | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,155 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $24,438 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| 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 | 550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 950 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| 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 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 865 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 3,098 | 9,200 | 7,200 | 7,200 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 2,557 | 8,370 | 6,550 | 6,550 | 4,910 | 4,910 | 1,365 |
| Destination | 720 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $30,973 | $43,145 | $45,695 | $47,195 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $64,495 |
| Total Invoice | $27,715 | $40,360 | $42,725 | $44,105 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $60,080 |
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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: $9,532 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,175 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Solara | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SLE V6 | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 8 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,973 | $43,145 | $45,695 | $47,195 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $64,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,640 | -2,390 | -3,840 | -2,690 | -3,865 | -3,015 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,973 | $40,505 | $43,305 | $43,355 | $47,455 | $52,680 | $61,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,800 | $2,850 | $6,950 | $12,175 | $20,975 |
| Total Invoice | $27,715 | $40,360 | $42,725 | $44,105 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $60,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,470 | -2,235 | -3,589 | -2,512 | -3,604 | -2,809 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,715 | $37,890 | $40,490 | $40,516 | $44,323 | $49,121 | $57,271 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | $2,626 | $6,433 | $11,231 | $19,381 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Solara | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SLE V6 | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $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 | $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 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 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 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,380 | $5,020 | $4,770 | $6,220 | $5,070 | $6,245 | $5,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,640 | $2,390 | $3,840 | $2,690 | $3,865 | $3,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,470 | -2,235 | -3,589 | -2,512 | -3,604 | -2,809 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Solara | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,441 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 48% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 50% |
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