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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: $47,570

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $8,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,442

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $8,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelHighlander3-Series
TrimHybrid LimitedActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,795 $49,650
Base Invoice $40,073 $45,860
Navigation system 2,650 2,150
Floor mats 315  
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system 2,359 1,955
Floor mats 200  
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,965 5,400
Options (change) 2,559 4,910
Destination 810 925
Total Price $47,570 $55,975
Total Invoice $43,442 $51,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,477
Model Year20112013
ModelHighlander3-Series
TrimHybrid LimitedActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$47,570$55,975
Adjustments for Features-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,135$55,975
Total Invoice$43,442$51,695
Adjustments for Features-2,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,218$51,695

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelHighlander3-Series
TrimHybrid LimitedActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
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
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,230$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelHighlander3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length188.4 in182.5 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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