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Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,280

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,570

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlander5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,900 1,900  
Floor mats 315 315      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,760      
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Rearview camera         400
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,730 1,730  
Floor mats 200 200      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,566      
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545 1,545
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Rear air vents with automatic controls     455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Rearview camera         365
Options (change) 4,725 4,725 10,375 10,375 6,525
Options (change) 4,125 4,125 9,440 9,440 5,935
Destination 810 810 875 875 875
Total Price $41,280 $49,905 $56,300 $61,350 $67,600
Total Invoice $37,570 $45,533 $51,960 $56,605 $62,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,490
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlander5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,280$49,905$56,300$61,350$67,600
Adjustments for Features-110-1,9600-700-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,170$47,945$56,300$60,650$66,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$4,350$10,000
Total Invoice$37,570$45,533$51,960$56,605$62,395
Adjustments for Features-100-1,7880-646-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,470$43,745$51,960$55,959$61,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,275$0$3,999$9,235

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlander5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,255$7,295$7,995$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$1,960$0$700$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-100-1,7880-646-1,200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelHighlander5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in116.9 in
Length188.4 in193.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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