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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: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,804

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $34,600
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $31,665
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,000
Premium Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio     595
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,820
Premium Package     2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio     540
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 6,970
Options (change) 2,359 2,359 6,340
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $39,205 $47,830 $42,265
Total Invoice $35,804 $43,767 $38,700

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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: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,197
Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H215hp I6
TransmissionT5CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
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$39,205$47,830$42,265
Adjustments for Features-330-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,875$45,650$42,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0
Total Invoice$35,804$43,767$38,700
Adjustments for Features-301-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,503$41,772$38,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,269$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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 
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 
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 spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers  $50
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 
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$6,175$8,025$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-301-1,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
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 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 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

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