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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: $39,205

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,804

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $37,500
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $34,680
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,150
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Proximity key     500
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,955
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Proximity key     455
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 6,050
Options (change) 2,359 2,359 5,505
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $39,205 $47,830 $44,445
Total Invoice $35,804 $43,767 $41,080

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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: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,970
Model Year201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H230hp I6
TransmissionT5CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$39,205$47,830$44,445
Adjustments for Features-1,855-3,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$44,125$44,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0
Total Invoice$35,804$43,767$41,080
Adjustments for Features-1,694-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,110$40,377$41,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,267$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012
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 app  $25
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 cover$75 $75
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$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$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$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 
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$6,690$8,540$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$3,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,694-3,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,947 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%

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