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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: $48,145

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,967

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesHighlander
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,650 $44,370
Base Invoice $45,860 $40,598
Navigation system 2,150 2,650
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Floor mats   315
Navigation system 1,955 2,359
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 5,400 2,965
Options (change) 4,910 2,559
Destination 925 810
Total Price $55,975 $48,145
Total Invoice $51,695 $43,967

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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: $10,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,089
Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesHighlander
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$55,975$48,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,975$45,560
Total Invoice$51,695$43,967
Adjustments for Features0-2,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,695$41,606

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesHighlander
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
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
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
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
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$5,645$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,361

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
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.4,641 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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