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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: $39,495

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA3Highlander
Trim2.0TLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $45,200
Base Invoice $25,361 $41,268
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 249
Navigation system 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,460
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   229
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 145
Navigation system 1,860  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,333
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 11,350 1,987
Options (change) 10,559 1,652
Destination 875 995
Total Price $39,495 $48,182
Total Invoice $36,795 $43,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $367
Model Year20122018
ModelA3Highlander
Trim2.0TLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19
Total Price$39,495$48,182
Adjustments for Features0-8,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$39,967
Total Invoice$36,795$43,915
Adjustments for Features0-7,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,795$36,428

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelA3Highlander
Trim2.0TLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,390$13,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,487

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelA3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length168.7 in192.5 in
Width69.5 in75.8 in
Height56.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft383.7 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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