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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: $37,544

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,818

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
Model3-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim328iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $34,680 $29,762 $36,712
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150   2,655
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Proximity key 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Roof rails 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Satellite radio   449  
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Cargo cover     90
Sunroof     850
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955   2,211
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Proximity key 455    
Heated front seats 455    
Roof rails 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Satellite radio   359  
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Cargo cover     72
Sunroof     680
Options (change) 6,050 3,729 3,595
Options (change) 5,505 3,311 2,963
Destination 895 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $44,445 $37,544 $42,760
Total Invoice $41,080 $33,818 $37,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,104
Model Year201220092009
Model3-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim328iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,445$37,544$42,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,445$35,499$39,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,141
Total Invoice$41,080$33,818$37,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,842-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,080$31,976$35,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,084

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220092009
Model3-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim328iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
Cargo mat $40$40
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$4,785$6,830$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,045$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,842-2,760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length178.2 in188.4 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

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