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Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,221

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $39,920 $41,300
Value Package 560      
Side curtain airbags 650      
Floor mats 106 106    
Heated front seats 440   500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,400   1,450 1,450
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,950 1,950
Luxury Package     0 0
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Value Package 504      
Side curtain airbags 559      
Floor mats 66 66    
Heated front seats 352   455 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,120   1,320 1,320
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,775 1,775
Luxury Package     0 0
Premium Package     1,545 1,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 5,156 2,106 6,150 6,150
Options (change) 4,301 1,766 5,595 5,595
Destination 605 605 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,221 $38,001 $49,795 $51,295
Total Invoice $32,014 $33,715 $46,510 $47,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,532
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA5CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,221$38,001$49,795$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-325-6,385-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,221$37,676$43,410$45,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$1,600
Total Invoice$32,014$33,715$46,510$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-288-5,964-5,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,014$33,427$40,546$42,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear heater$150$150  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,675$10,735$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$6,385$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288-5,964-5,868

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlander3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in110.6 in
Length184.6 in182.0 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height67.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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