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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,650

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $1,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $29,762 $36,712
Navigation Plus Package 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Cargo mat 155 155 155 155    
Floor mats         275  
Satellite radio         449  
Extra Value Package 8         3,280  
Navigation system           2,655
Sunroof           850
Navigation Plus Package 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418    
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511    
Cargo mat 144 144 144 144    
Floor mats         180  
Satellite radio         359  
Extra Value Package 8         2,952  
Navigation system           2,211
Sunroof           680
Options (change) 5,855 5,855 5,855 3,305 4,004 3,505
Options (change) 5,444 5,444 5,444 3,073 3,491 2,891
Destination 895 895 895 895 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $36,650 $39,350 $39,950 $45,300 $37,819 $42,670
Total Invoice $34,147 $36,657 $37,215 $42,192 $33,998 $37,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,172
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,650$39,350$39,950$45,300$37,819$42,670
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,150-2,250-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$39,350$38,250$42,150$35,569$39,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,500$0$3,926
Total Invoice$34,147$36,657$37,215$42,192$33,998$37,748
Adjustments for Features00-1,584-2,934-2,023-2,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,147$36,657$35,631$39,258$31,975$34,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$5,111$0$2,964

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400 
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Boost gauge   $75  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,615$7,315$8,765$7,865$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,150$2,250$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584-2,934-2,023-2,809

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3Highlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in109.8 in
Length175.4 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

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