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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: $37,544

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,818

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,070 $41,020 $34,500
Base Invoice $29,762 $36,712 $31,740
Satellite radio 449    
Extra Value Package 8 3,280    
Navigation system   2,655 2,100
Cargo cover   90  
Sunroof   850  
Premium Package     3,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Satellite radio 359    
Extra Value Package 8 2,952    
Navigation system   2,211 1,910
Cargo cover   72  
Sunroof   680  
Premium Package     3,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,729 3,595 7,595
Options (change) 3,311 2,963 6,910
Destination 745 745 825
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $37,544 $42,760 $42,920
Total Invoice $33,818 $37,820 $39,475

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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: $7,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,715
Model Year200920092008
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$37,544$42,760$42,920
Adjustments for Features-2,285-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,259$39,400$42,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$0
Total Invoice$33,818$37,820$39,475
Adjustments for Features-2,058-2,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,760$34,848$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,088$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092008
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$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
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
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$6,830$7,905$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,058-2,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,848 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
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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