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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: $46,424

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $8,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $9,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $43,415 $42,020
Floor mats 229 229    
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Convenience Tier     850 850
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Heated second row seats     350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Floor mats 139 139    
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Convenience Tier     780 780
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Heated second row seats     320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Options (change) 229 229 9,490 9,490
Options (change) 139 139 8,730 8,730
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,424 $49,504 $56,435 $54,935
Total Invoice $42,402 $45,214 $53,140 $51,745

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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: $7,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,123
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$46,424$49,504$56,435$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,195-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,424$48,154$55,240$53,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$1,600$0
Total Invoice$42,402$45,214$53,140$51,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,233-1,125-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,402$43,981$52,015$50,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlander3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300
CVT $1000  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
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 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Intercom$25$25  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,190$9,540$9,385$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,195$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233-1,125-1,220

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlander3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length192.5 in182.0 in
Width75.8 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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