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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: $39,323

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $752

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,757

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2 S lineSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $32,471 $29,851 $32,498
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435    
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 450    
Navigation system 1,950 2,650 2,650
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Cargo net   49 49
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405    
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 418    
Navigation system 1,813 2,359 2,359
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Cargo net   34 34
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 4,385 5,818 4,663
Options (change) 4,077 5,096 4,042
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $40,075 $39,323 $41,068
Total Invoice $37,323 $35,757 $37,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,980
Model Year200820112011
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2 S lineSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$40,075$39,323$41,068
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$36,668$37,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$37,323$35,757$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,414-3,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,323$33,343$33,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820112011
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2 S lineSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,925$8,580$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,414-3,392

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelA3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length168.7 in188.4 in
Width69.5 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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