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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: $39,939

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,324

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelX3X3HighlanderHighlander
TrimxDrive30iM40iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,650 2,650
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350      
Towing Prep Package     220  
Floor mats     315 315
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 2,359 2,359
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Panoramic sunroof 1,240      
Towing Prep Package     195  
Floor mats     200 200
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Options (change) 5,950 4,600 3,384 3,164
Options (change) 5,475 4,235 2,879 2,684
Destination 995 995 810 810
Total Price $49,395 $59,895 $39,939 $48,344
Total Invoice $46,630 $56,410 $36,324 $44,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,808
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelX3X3HighlanderHighlander
TrimxDrive30iM40iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$49,395$59,895$39,939$48,344
Adjustments for Features-3,705-6,1050-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,690$53,790$39,939$46,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$0$6,680
Total Invoice$46,630$56,410$36,324$44,092
Adjustments for Features-3,498-5,7500-1,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,132$50,660$36,324$42,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,528$0$6,195

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelX3X3HighlanderHighlander
TrimxDrive30iM40iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,395$11,795$5,690$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$6,105$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,498-5,7500-1,573

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelX3Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in109.8 in
Length185.9 in188.4 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height66.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

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