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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: $45,354

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $13,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,264

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $14,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3X3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,530 $50,485 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $39,744 $46,094 $40,160 $51,180
Floor mats 225 225    
Class II trailer hitch 699 699    
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Obstacle detection, rear     750  
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
M Sport Design     4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Heated second row seats     350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,200  
Class III trailer hitch     550 550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Floor mats 140 140    
Class II trailer hitch 480 480    
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Obstacle detection, rear     690  
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
M Sport Design     3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Heated second row seats     320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof     1,105  
Class III trailer hitch     505 505
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Options (change) 924 924 15,350 8,950
Options (change) 620 620 14,120 8,235
Destination 900 900 995 995
Total Price $45,354 $52,309 $58,795 $64,245
Total Invoice $41,264 $47,614 $55,275 $60,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,903
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3X3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$45,354$52,309$58,795$64,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-4,370-4,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,354$50,684$54,425$59,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,330$0$4,900
Total Invoice$41,264$47,614$55,275$60,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,479-4,108-4,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,264$46,135$51,167$55,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,871$0$4,617

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3X3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Intercom$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,675$7,300$10,045$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$4,370$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479-4,108-4,626

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelHighlanderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.8 in
Length191.1 in185.9 in
Width75.8 in74.4 in
Height68.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

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