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Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,910

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,614

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $9,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $38,850
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $35,920
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   1,450
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,800
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,350
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   1,320
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,640
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,230
Options (change) 6,755 5,245 6,000
Options (change) 5,628 4,421 5,465
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $36,910 $38,890 $45,725
Total Invoice $32,614 $34,447 $42,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,854
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/55-17
Total Price$36,910$38,890$45,725
Adjustments for Features-235-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,675$36,980$45,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$32,614$34,447$42,260
Adjustments for Features-208-1,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,406$32,755$42,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$349$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,740$8,415$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-208-1,6920

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082010
ModelHighlanderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in110.1 in
Length188.4 in179.7 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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