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Toyota Solara vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,528

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $22,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,916

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $21,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraZ4Z4Z4
TrimSLE V6sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,710 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $27,639 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Stability control 650      
Xenon HID headlights 515      
Floor mats 184      
Navigation system 1,300      
Satellite radio 449      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Stability control 559      
Xenon HID headlights 412      
Floor mats 112      
Navigation system 1,115      
Satellite radio 359      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,098 7,450 5,250 5,250
Options (change) 2,557 6,780 4,775 4,775
Destination 720 895 895 895
Total Price $34,528 $56,995 $61,295 $70,345
Total Invoice $30,916 $52,615 $56,590 $64,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,219
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraZ4Z4Z4
TrimSLE V6sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,528$56,995$61,295$70,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,770-4,220-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,528$53,225$57,075$64,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$30,916$52,615$56,590$64,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,480-3,896-5,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,916$49,135$52,694$59,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,559$9,994

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraZ4Z4Z4
TrimSLE V6sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
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   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,680$10,450$10,900$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770$4,220$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,480-3,896-5,786

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.1 in98.3 in
Length192.5 in166.9 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested32536%
Total Not Requested57564%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested32536%
Total Not Requested57564%

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