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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: $40,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,306

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $43,950
Base Invoice $29,281 $40,615
AWD 1,450  
Navigation system 2,505 2,150
Power liftgate 400  
Floor mats 275  
Heated front seats 440 500
Sunroof 850  
Satellite radio 449  
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
AWD 1,290  
Navigation system 2,099 1,955
Power liftgate 320  
Floor mats 180  
Heated front seats 352 455
Sunroof 680  
Satellite radio 359  
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,369 7,250
Options (change) 5,280 6,600
Destination 745 895
Total Price $40,014 $52,095
Total Invoice $35,306 $48,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,345
Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/50-18
Total Price$40,014$52,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,014$50,515
Total Invoice$35,306$48,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,306$46,651

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,090$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,459

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length188.4 in183.0 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height68.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested144067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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