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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4HighlanderHighlander
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $32,635 $40,598
Premium Plus Package 4,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Proximity key 550 550    
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Floor mats     315 315
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Proximity key 511 511    
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 7,875 3,575 2,965 2,965
Options (change) 7,325 3,325 2,559 2,559
Destination 875 875 810 810
Total Price $41,250 $51,750 $39,520 $48,145
Total Invoice $38,427 $48,190 $36,004 $43,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,812
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4HighlanderHighlander
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-8M6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$41,250$51,750$39,520$48,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,525-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,250$50,400$37,995$44,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$6,775
Total Invoice$38,427$48,190$36,004$43,967
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-1,389-3,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,427$46,933$34,615$40,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0$6,270

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4HighlanderHighlander
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250  
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,155$5,505$5,680$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,525$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-1,389-3,082

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4Highlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in109.8 in
Length185.2 in188.4 in
Width71.9 in75.2 in
Height56.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested145048%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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