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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: $43,565

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,853

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $5,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,680 $50,340 $37,500
Base Invoice $38,968 $45,961 $34,680
Premium Package     1,900
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Proximity key     500
Sunshades, second row     250
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Roof rails     100
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Premium Package     1,730
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Proximity key     455
Sunshades, second row     230
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Roof rails     90
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 0 0 10,350
Options (change) 0 0 9,380
Destination 885 885 895
Total Price $43,565 $51,225 $48,745
Total Invoice $39,853 $46,846 $44,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,004
Model Year201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H230hp I6
TransmissionT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$43,565$51,225$48,745
Adjustments for Features-4,265-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,300$45,335$48,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,035$0
Total Invoice$39,853$46,846$44,955
Adjustments for Features-3,902-5,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,951$41,460$44,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,509$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover$75 $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Intercom$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,675$9,300$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,902-5,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelHighlander3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in178.2 in
Width75.8 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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