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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,065

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,250

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
Model3-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim325iLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $31,665 $41,268 $44,080
Premium Package 2,900    
Navigation system 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio 595    
Sunshades, second row 250    
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Premium Package 2,640    
Navigation system 1,820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000    
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio 540    
Sunshades, second row 230    
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Options (change) 9,770 0 0
Options (change) 8,890 0 0
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $45,065 $46,195 $49,275
Total Invoice $41,250 $42,263 $45,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,223
Model Year200620182018
Model3-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim325iLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T8CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$45,065$46,195$49,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,630-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,065$41,565$43,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$41,250$42,263$45,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,236-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,250$38,027$39,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,578

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620182018
Model3-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim325iLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,195$8,825$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,236-5,470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length178.2 in192.5 in
Width71.5 in75.8 in
Height55.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested67523%

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