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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: $37,889

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,516

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,900 $40,450 $35,400
Base Invoice $29,281 $36,202 $32,750
Navigation system 2,505 2,655 2,100
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats 440   500
Satellite radio 449    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Cargo cover   90  
Premium Package     3,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Proximity key     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation system 2,099 2,211 1,910
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats 352   455
Satellite radio 359    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Cargo cover   72  
Premium Package     3,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Proximity key     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Options (change) 4,244 3,970 7,520
Options (change) 3,490 3,263 6,840
Destination 745 745 825
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $37,889 $42,565 $43,745
Total Invoice $33,516 $37,610 $40,415

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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: $7,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,155
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H230hp I6
TransmissionT5CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$37,889$42,565$43,745
Adjustments for Features-1,420-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,469$39,220$43,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,751$0
Total Invoice$33,516$37,610$40,415
Adjustments for Features-1,256-2,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,260$34,654$40,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,394$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat$40$40 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$5,830$7,755$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,256-2,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlander3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length188.4 in178.2 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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