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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: $37,735

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,730

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimited3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $36,800
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $33,670
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Sunroof 850    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Premium Package     1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Sunroof 680    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Premium Package     1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 7,730 4,730 4,925
Options (change) 6,577 4,257 4,485
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $37,735 $38,545 $42,420
Total Invoice $33,730 $34,764 $38,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,615
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimited3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/55-17
Total Price$37,735$38,545$42,420
Adjustments for Features-20-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,715$36,850$42,420
Cost Above Minimum$865$0$0
Total Invoice$33,730$34,764$38,850
Adjustments for Features-18-1,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,712$33,235$38,850
Cost Above Minimum$477$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimited3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo organizer  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$6,700$8,375$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-1,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092006
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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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