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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: $37,544

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,093

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $33,364 $26,241 $29,281
Cold Weather Package 500 60  
Navigation system 1,950 2,530 2,505
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
Cold Weather Package 466 48  
Navigation system 1,813 2,118 2,099
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
AWD   1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 4,025 7,389 5,969
Options (change) 3,743 6,107 4,960
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $40,725 $37,544 $39,614
Total Invoice $37,932 $33,093 $34,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,368
Model Year200920082008
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$40,725$37,544$39,614
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$36,944$37,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395
Total Invoice$37,932$33,093$34,986
Adjustments for Features0-529-2,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,932$32,564$32,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$413

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $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
Cargo net$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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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$6,680$7,280$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-529-2,009

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
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.4,178 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
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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