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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $42,020 $40,625
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,950 1,950
Floor mats 315 315    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,775 1,775
Floor mats 200 200    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Premium Package     1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 5,780 5,780
Destination 810 810 995 995
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $51,745 $50,245
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $48,795 $47,400

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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: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,830
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp 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$39,520$48,145$51,745$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-3,680-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$46,295$48,065$46,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$1,600$0
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$48,795$47,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,689-3,470-3,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,004$42,278$45,325$43,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,274$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220172017
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
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 cover$75 $75$75
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$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
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$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
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
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$6,330$8,180$10,010$10,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$3,680$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,689-3,470-3,566

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,947 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
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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