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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: $36,910

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,614

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $7,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelX3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0siSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $35,510 $26,241 $29,281
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,490  
Navigation system 1,800 2,530 2,505
Heated front seats 500   440
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Cold Weather Package   60  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Sunroof   850 850
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,192  
Navigation system 1,640 2,118 2,099
Heated front seats 455   352
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Cold Weather Package   48  
AWD   1,290 1,290
Sunroof   680 680
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Options (change) 4,575 6,755 5,245
Options (change) 4,165 5,628 4,421
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $44,000 $36,910 $38,890
Total Invoice $40,500 $32,614 $34,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,005
Model Year200820082008
ModelX3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0siSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,000$36,910$38,890
Adjustments for Features0-135-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,000$36,775$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305
Total Invoice$40,500$32,614$34,447
Adjustments for Features0-119-1,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,500$32,495$32,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$349

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelX3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0siSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,455$6,590$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-1,603

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
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.4,178 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
Toyota Highlander Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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