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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: $38,430

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,361

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $6,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $38,600
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $35,510
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   1,450
Sunroof 850    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   1,320
Sunroof 680    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 8,111 4,850 4,575
Options (change) 6,926 4,365 4,165
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $38,430 $38,870 $44,000
Total Invoice $34,361 $35,062 $40,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,837
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimited3.0si
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$38,430$38,870$44,000
Adjustments for Features-685-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$36,210$44,000
Cost Above Minimum$1,535$0$0
Total Invoice$34,361$35,062$40,500
Adjustments for Features-612-2,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,749$32,663$40,500
Cost Above Minimum$1,086$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSportLimited3.0si
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 
Power liftgate $350 
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 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 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
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$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$7,165$9,140$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-612-2,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102008
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?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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 link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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