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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,684

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $15,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim528i535i550iPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $47,240 $48,690
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
App support 250 250 250    
Around view cameras 800 800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Convenience Package     1,700    
Floor mats       229 229
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Proximity key 910 910      
App support 230 230 230    
Around view cameras 730 730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Convenience Package     1,545    
Floor mats       139 139
Options (change) 15,950 14,700 12,050 229 229
Options (change) 14,530 13,390 10,970 139 139
Destination 895 895 895 1,215 1,215
Total Price $63,745 $68,095 $74,945 $48,684 $50,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,415
Model Year20122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim528i535i550iPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8295hp V6186hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$63,745$68,095$74,945$48,684$50,134
Adjustments for Features00-300-495-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$68,095$74,645$48,189$49,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,900$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesHighlanderHighlander
Trim528i535i550iPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Power door closers  $300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Perimeter scan   $25$25
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Intercom   $25$25
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Total Value of Features$9,020$9,020$9,320$9,515$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$495$145
Value of Feature Adjustments00-277-14-4

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122021
Model5-SeriesHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.2 in
Length193.1 in194.9 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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
18.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.448.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.484.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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