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BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,760

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,398

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $3,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelX3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0iSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $33,670 $29,851 $32,498
Premium Package 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800 2,650 2,650
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
AWD   1,450 1,450
3.5L V6   1,155  
Premium Package 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640 2,359 2,359
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
AWD   1,324 1,324
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 4,925 5,255 4,100
Options (change) 4,485 4,737 3,683
Destination 695 810 810
Total Price $42,420 $38,760 $40,505
Total Invoice $38,850 $35,398 $36,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,279
Model Year200620112011
ModelX3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0iSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$42,420$38,760$40,505
Adjustments for Features0-905-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,420$37,855$38,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$38,850$35,398$36,991
Adjustments for Features0-827-1,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,850$34,571$35,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$703

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620112011
ModelX3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0iSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$6,545$7,450$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-827-1,717

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062011
ModelX3Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in109.8 in
Length179.7 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height66.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
30.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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