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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: $44,430

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,644

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,530 $50,485 $34,500
Base Invoice $39,744 $46,094 $31,740
Premium Package     3,350
Navigation system     2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Proximity key     500
Sunshades, second row     250
Heated front seats     500
iPod integration     400
HD radio     350
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Premium Package     3,050
Navigation system     1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Proximity key     455
Sunshades, second row     230
Heated front seats     455
iPod integration     365
HD radio     315
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 0 0 11,345
Options (change) 0 0 10,275
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $44,430 $51,385 $46,670
Total Invoice $40,644 $46,994 $42,840

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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: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,026
Model Year201620162008
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, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$44,430$51,385$46,670
Adjustments for Features-5,280-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,150$44,605$46,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,455$0
Total Invoice$40,644$46,994$42,840
Adjustments for Features-4,830-6,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,814$40,793$42,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,979$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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$8,275$9,775$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,830-6,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162008
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 in38.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

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