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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: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,070 $41,020 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $29,762 $36,712 $43,415 $42,020
Floor mats 275      
Satellite radio 449      
Extra Value Package 8 3,280      
Navigation system   2,655 1,700 1,700
Sunroof   850    
Cargo cover   90    
Convenience Tier     850 850
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Floor mats 180      
Satellite radio 359      
Extra Value Package 8 2,952      
Navigation system   2,211 1,565 1,565
Sunroof   680    
Cargo cover   72    
Convenience Tier     780 780
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 4,004 3,595 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 3,491 2,963 4,645 4,645
Destination 745 745 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $37,819 $42,760 $51,995 $50,495
Total Invoice $33,998 $37,820 $49,055 $47,660

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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: $8,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,047
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,819$42,760$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,730-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,819$41,760$48,265$46,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,941$1,600$0
Total Invoice$33,998$37,820$49,055$47,660
Adjustments for Features0-884-3,519-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$36,936$45,536$44,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,938$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400   
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
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  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
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$6,530$7,530$10,260$10,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,730$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-3,519-3,615

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelHighlander3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length188.4 in182.0 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft353.0 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
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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