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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: $38,398

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $2,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,958

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $2,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2SELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $33,364 $31,553 $34,649
Cold Weather Package 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 1,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   1,015  
Cargo net   49 49
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   280 280
AWD   1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441    
Navigation system 1,813    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903  
Cargo net   32 32
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   175 175
AWD   1,325 1,325
Options (change) 4,025 2,993 1,978
Options (change) 3,743 2,560 1,657
Destination 825 845 845
Total Price $40,725 $38,398 $40,773
Total Invoice $37,932 $34,958 $37,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,854
Model Year200920132013
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2SELimited
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$40,725$38,398$40,773
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$36,333$37,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$37,932$34,958$37,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-2,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,932$33,078$34,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,326

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920132013
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim3.2SELimited
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,540$8,605$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,880-2,747

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
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
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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