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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,829

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,078

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 e-tronLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $36,736 $29,762 $36,712
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Floor mats   275  
Satellite radio   449  
Sunroof   850 850
Heated front seats   440  
Cargo cover     90
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Floor mats   180  
Satellite radio   359  
Sunroof   680 680
Heated front seats   352  
Cargo cover     72
Options (change) 1,170 2,014 940
Options (change) 1,090 1,571 752
Destination 975 745 745
Gas Tax -4,168 0 -2,600
Total Price $37,477 $35,829 $40,105
Total Invoice $34,633 $32,078 $35,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,636
Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 e-tronLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionS6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$37,477$35,829$40,105
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,477$35,739$38,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,451
Total Invoice$34,633$32,078$35,609
Adjustments for Features0-81-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,633$31,997$33,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,912

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HighlanderHighlander
TrimA3 e-tronLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$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 
Floor mats$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 height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,665$6,755$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-81-1,700

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length169.8 in188.4 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,848 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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