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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: $48,145

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,967

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $1,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,370 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $40,598 $39,275 $40,655
Navigation system 2,650 2,150 2,150
Floor mats 315    
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Navigation system 2,359 1,955 1,955
Floor mats 200    
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 2,965 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 2,559 4,910 4,910
Destination 810 995 995
Total Price $48,145 $48,345 $49,845
Total Invoice $43,967 $45,180 $46,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $881
Model Year201220152015
ModelHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine245hp V6 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$48,145$48,345$49,845
Adjustments for Features0-355-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,145$47,990$49,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$43,967$45,180$46,560
Adjustments for Features0-332-238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,967$44,848$46,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220152015
ModelHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
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
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$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
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$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$8,380$8,735$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-238

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelHighlander3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length188.4 in182.1 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,045 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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