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Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,685

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $8,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,819

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $6,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelA3Highlander
Trim3.2 S lineLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $45,200
Base Invoice $31,561 $41,268
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Satellite radio 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   229
AWD   1,460
Cold Weather Package 637  
Navigation system 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Satellite radio 319  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   139
AWD   1,333
Options (change) 4,985 1,738
Options (change) 4,538 1,507
Destination 720 995
Total Price $39,685 $47,933
Total Invoice $36,819 $43,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $811
Model Year20062018
ModelA3Highlander
Trim3.2 S lineLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19
Total Price$39,685$47,933
Adjustments for Features0-8,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,685$39,433
Total Invoice$36,819$43,770
Adjustments for Features0-7,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,819$36,008

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018
ModelA3Highlander
Trim3.2 S lineLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,565$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,762

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018
ModelA3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length168.7 in192.5 in
Width69.5 in75.8 in
Height56.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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