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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: $42,475

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $12,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,538

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $13,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesHighlander
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,650 $40,450
Base Invoice $45,860 $36,202
Navigation system 2,150 2,655
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Automatic climate control, front   375
Sunroof   850
Navigation system 1,955 2,211
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Automatic climate control, front   300
Sunroof   680
Options (change) 4,650 3,880
Options (change) 4,230 3,191
Destination 925 745
Gas Tax 0 -2,600
Total Price $55,225 $42,475
Total Invoice $51,015 $37,538

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,651
Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesHighlander
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG27/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$55,225$42,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,225$40,015
Total Invoice$51,015$37,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,015$35,364

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesHighlander
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,120$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in109.8 in
Length182.5 in188.4 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
13.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.095.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 display25Yes
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

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