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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: $41,640

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $5,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,789

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $3,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $41,268 $44,080
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900    
Cargo mat 115 115 115 115    
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 249 249
Cargo net 150 150 150 150 49 49
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Floor mats         229 229
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302    
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371      
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488    
Cargo mat 107 107 107 107    
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 145 145
Cargo net 139 139 139 139 35 35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511    
Floor mats         139 139
Options (change) 10,845 10,845 10,845 8,295 527 527
Options (change) 10,086 10,086 10,086 7,715 319 319
Destination 895 895 895 895 995 995
Total Price $41,640 $44,340 $44,940 $50,290 $46,722 $49,802
Total Invoice $38,789 $41,299 $41,857 $46,834 $42,582 $45,394

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $216
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$41,640$44,340$44,940$50,290$46,722$49,802
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,050-3,925-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,640$44,340$43,240$47,240$42,797$44,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,600$0$1,730
Total Invoice$38,789$41,299$41,857$46,834$42,582$45,394
Adjustments for Features00-1,583-2,840-3,577-4,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,789$41,299$40,274$43,994$39,005$40,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,205$0$1,581

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Perimeter scan    $25$25
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Intercom    $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,215$7,215$8,915$10,265$11,140$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,050$3,925$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,840-3,577-4,808

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3Highlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in109.8 in
Length175.4 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height55.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested167546%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested167546%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested167546%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested167548%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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