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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: $977

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,958

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0TSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $31,553 $34,649
Cold Weather Package 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Aluminum roof rails 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
iPod integration -200    
Navigation system 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275    
6-speed automated manual 1,480    
AWD 2,100 1,450 1,450
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
Cold Weather Package 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Aluminum roof rails 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
iPod integration -186    
Navigation system 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186    
6-speed automated manual 1,378    
AWD 1,951 1,325 1,325
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903  
Cargo net   32 32
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 11,230 2,993 1,978
Options (change) 10,447 2,560 1,657
Destination 875 845 845
Total Price $39,375 $38,398 $40,773
Total Invoice $36,683 $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: $2,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,241
Model Year201120132013
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0TSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 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$39,375$38,398$40,773
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$36,733$38,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$36,683$34,958$37,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,516-2,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,683$33,442$34,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,326

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120132013
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0TSELimited
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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$7,090$8,755$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,516-2,383

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,479 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 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
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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