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BMW X5 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,128

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $21,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,120

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $20,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelX5X5X5X5HighlanderHighlander
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $32,635 $40,598
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750        
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Running boards 300 300 300 300 649 649
Premium Package     3,400 2,200    
Rear Climate Package     900 900    
iPod integration     400 400    
Roof rails     100 100    
Navigation system         2,650 2,650
Bodyside moldings         199 199
Floor mats         315 315
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,760 1,760
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505        
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Running boards 275 275 275 275 425 425
Premium Package     3,095 2,000    
Rear Climate Package     820 820    
iPod integration     365 365    
Roof rails     90 90    
Navigation system         2,359 2,359
Bodyside moldings         125 125
Floor mats         200 200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,566 1,566
Options (change) 11,100 11,100 13,150 11,950 5,573 5,573
Options (change) 10,105 10,105 11,970 10,875 4,675 4,675
Destination 875 875 875 875 810 810
Total Price $64,075 $66,575 $65,825 $71,725 $42,128 $50,753
Total Invoice $59,110 $61,410 $60,700 $66,140 $38,120 $46,083

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,727
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelX5X5X5X5HighlanderHighlander
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$64,075$66,575$65,825$71,725$42,128$50,753
Adjustments for Features-5,705-5,805-5,505-5,8050-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,370$60,770$60,320$65,920$42,128$48,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,950$7,550$0$6,775
Total Invoice$59,110$61,410$60,700$66,140$38,120$46,083
Adjustments for Features-5,263-5,355-5,076-5,3530-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,847$56,055$55,624$60,787$38,120$44,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,777$6,940$0$6,283

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelX5X5X5X5HighlanderHighlander
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row    $150$150
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$11,935$12,035$11,735$12,035$6,230$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$5,805$5,505$5,805$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,263-5,355-5,076-5,3530-1,680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelX5Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in109.8 in
Length191.2 in188.4 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested121562%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested121562%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested131546%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
Total Requested65040%
Total Not Requested96560%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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 display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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