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Toyota Highlander vs. BMW X1

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Highlander and BMW X1 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota Highlander and the BMW X1.

In comparing the Toyota Highlander's and the BMW X1's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Highlander's and the BMW X1's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander is a better car than the BMW X1.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Highlander's price is between $44,569 and $56,389, with the BMW X1 priced between $46,327 and $58,039.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Highlander loses 41.8 percent of its value and the BMW X1 loses 50.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Highlander retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X1.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Highlander is 8.5 out of 10 while the BMW X1's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Highlander being ranked 3 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the BMW X1 being ranked 1 out of 12 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander is 8.1 out of 10. For the BMW X1 the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Highlander a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X1.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Highlander’s base engine makes 265 horsepower, and the BMW X1 base engine makes 241 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Highlander has higher safety ratings than the BMW X1, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.55 out of 5 Stars.

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Model & Pricing
Toyota Highlander
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

44569 - 56389

Starting MSRP:

40320

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

38382

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

31990 - 43000

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

46327 - 58039

Starting MSRP:

42800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

40750

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

26100 - 49900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

49825

Price Range:

42944 - 56895

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

45804

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

36966 - 59949

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

45657

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

29166 - 57767

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

17002

Depreciation %:

0.4216697

Resale Value $:

23318

Residual Value %:

0.5783303

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.48432299

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.30530799 - 0.56163117

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

21760

Depreciation %:

0.50841451

Resale Value $:

21040

Residual Value %:

0.49158548999999996

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

0.4977078

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

0.45978416 - 0.54197624

Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

BMW X1 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.5 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.387

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X1

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

13.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

13.4 - 13.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.058



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.499754929635315

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 39.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Toyota Highlander Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

3 / 30

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

4 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

4 / 28

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

7 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

9 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

11 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 30

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

16 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

17 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

18 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

19 / 32

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

20 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

21 / 56

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

27 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 34

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

32 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

47 / 56

BMW X1 Rankings

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 12

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

1 / 12

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 12

Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 12

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs for Teens

1 / 1

Most Comfortable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

2 / 12

Best Off-road Luxury Subcompact SUVs

3 / 12

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs for Towing

4 / 12

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 12

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Teens

4 / 5

Most Affordable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

6 / 10

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 12

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

11 / 68

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

11 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

11 / 64

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 12

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

13 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

19 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

24 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

33 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

35 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

36 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

43 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

62 / 68

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE

BMW X1 Trim Levels

M35i, xDrive28i

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.55 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

241 hp @ 4500 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.7 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

84.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

157.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

25.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

57.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4155 lbs

Width:

76 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3750 lbs

Width:

82.8 inches

Height:

64.6 inches

Length:

177.2 inches

Wheelbase:

106 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/55R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Cypress

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black

Blue

Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic / Night Dusk Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic

Gray

Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic

Green

Cape York Green Metallic

Red

Vegas Red Metallic

Silver

Space Silver Metallic

White

Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Graphite

Brown

Not available

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Sititching

Gray

Atlas Grey/Smoke White

Brown

Castanea

White

Smoke White

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