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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: $36,887

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,083

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Highlander
TrimA3 e-tronLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $35,745
Base Invoice $35,248 $32,635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150 49
Roof rails 500  
iPod integration 350  
Cargo mat 155  
Heated front seats 500  
Floor mats   315
AWD   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139 34
Roof rails 467  
iPod integration 325  
Cargo mat 144  
Heated front seats 467  
Floor mats   200
AWD   1,324
Options (change) 2,230 1,814
Options (change) 2,078 1,558
Destination 925 810
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,887 $38,369
Total Invoice $34,083 $35,003

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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: $893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Highlander
TrimA3 e-tronLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/55-19
Total Price$36,887$38,369
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,887$35,994
Total Invoice$34,083$35,003
Adjustments for Features0-2,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,083$32,836

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Highlander
TrimA3 e-tronLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,790$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,167

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length169.8 in188.4 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
9.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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