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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: $47,655

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,596

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $4,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimited PlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $41,050
Base Invoice $41,268 $37,965
AWD 1,460  
Convenience Package   1,150
Premium Package   3,450
Technology Package   3,200
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Auto-dimming headlights   250
App support   250
Roof rails   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
AWD 1,333  
Convenience Package   1,045
Premium Package   3,140
Technology Package   2,910
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Auto-dimming headlights   230
App support   230
Roof rails   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,460 10,600
Options (change) 1,333 9,650
Destination 995 875
Total Price $47,655 $52,525
Total Invoice $43,596 $48,490

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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: $7,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,753
Model Year20182011
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimited PlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/50-18
Total Price$47,655$52,525
Adjustments for Features-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,530$52,525
Total Invoice$43,596$48,490
Adjustments for Features-2,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,737$48,490

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelHighlanderX3
TrimLimited PlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$9,850$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelHighlanderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length192.5 in183.0 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height68.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in39.9 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 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested235079%
Total Not Requested64021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested187598%
Total Not Requested402%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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