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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: $47,123

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $12,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,932

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $12,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3X3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $40,160 $51,180
Floor mats 229 229    
Class II trailer hitch 699 699    
M Sport Design     4,100  
Parking Assistance Package     1,300  
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Class III trailer hitch     550 550
Panoramic sunroof     1,200  
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Heated second row seats     350 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Floor mats 139 139    
Class II trailer hitch 530 530    
M Sport Design     3,770  
Parking Assistance Package     1,195  
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Class III trailer hitch     505 505
Panoramic sunroof     1,105  
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Heated second row seats     320 320
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Options (change) 928 928 15,900 8,950
Options (change) 669 669 14,625 8,235
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,123 $50,203 $59,345 $64,245
Total Invoice $42,932 $45,744 $55,780 $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: $8,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,140
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3X3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8
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$47,123$50,203$59,345$64,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,945-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,123$48,853$55,400$60,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$5,300
Total Invoice$42,932$45,744$55,780$60,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-3,708-3,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,932$44,514$52,072$57,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,582$0$5,005

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderX3X3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300
CVT $1000  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
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
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera   $200
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
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
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 
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$6,625$7,975$10,570$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,945$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,230-3,708-3,333

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.8 in
Length192.5 in185.9 in
Width75.8 in74.4 in
Height68.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,166 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

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