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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: $38,910

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $5,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,534

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $4,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSELimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,600
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,510
AWD 1,450 1,450  
3.5L V6 1,155    
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
AWD 1,324 1,324  
3.5L V6 1,054    
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 5,255 4,100 4,575
Options (change) 4,737 3,683 4,165
Destination 810 810 825
Total Price $38,910 $40,655 $44,000
Total Invoice $35,534 $37,128 $40,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSELimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/55-17
Total Price$38,910$40,655$44,000
Adjustments for Features-1,595-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$37,985$44,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$35,534$37,128$40,500
Adjustments for Features-1,457-2,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,077$34,690$40,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3
TrimSELimited3.0si
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$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100$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 mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $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$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror$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 
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
Total Value of Features$8,090$9,165$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,457-2,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,266 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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