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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: $46,900

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $755

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,135

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimited Platinum3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $38,600
Base Invoice $41,268 $35,510
AWD 1,460  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD 1,333  
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,460 7,475
Options (change) 1,333 6,800
Destination 995 825
Total Price $47,655 $46,900
Total Invoice $43,596 $43,135

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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: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,193
Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimited Platinum3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-17
Total Price$47,655$46,900
Adjustments for Features-6,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,475$46,900
Total Invoice$43,596$43,135
Adjustments for Features-5,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,942$43,135

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimited Platinum3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$11,425$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in110.1 in
Length192.5 in179.7 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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