Audi A3 Audi A3 2012 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,995

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $924

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,904

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $636

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0TSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $25,361 $26,408 $29,762
Aluminum roof rails 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Navigation system 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
6-speed manual 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Aluminum roof rails 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Navigation system 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
6-speed manual 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 7,850 6,914 4,004
Options (change) 7,304 5,751 3,491
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $35,995 $36,919 $37,819
Total Invoice $33,540 $32,904 $33,998

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A3 dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,576
Model Year201220092009
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0TSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,995$36,919$37,819
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,995$35,319$34,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$33,540$32,904$33,998
Adjustments for Features0-1,426-3,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,540$31,478$30,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$514$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220092009
ModelA3HighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0TSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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
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 automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $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
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
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  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$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 
Total Value of Features$4,405$6,005$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,426-3,034

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,263 lb.3,979 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.