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Audi A8 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,280

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $48,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,570

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $45,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA8A8HighlanderHighlander
TrimA8 LA8 L W12LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $32,635 $40,598
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000      
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Floor mats     315 315
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,760 1,760
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790      
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Floor mats     200 200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,566 1,566
Options (change) 3,950 0 4,725 4,725
Options (change) 3,673 0 4,125 4,125
Destination 875 875 810 810
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $89,525 $135,675 $41,280 $49,905
Total Invoice $83,320 $126,332 $37,570 $45,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,733
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA8A8HighlanderHighlander
TrimA8 LA8 L W12LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$89,525$135,675$41,280$49,905
Adjustments for Features-6,465-11,6400-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,060$124,035$41,280$48,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,975$0$6,775
Total Invoice$83,320$126,332$37,570$45,533
Adjustments for Features-6,017-10,8380-1,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,303$115,494$37,570$43,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,191$0$6,275

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA8A8HighlanderHighlander
TrimA8 LA8 L W12LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
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
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack $50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
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
Laminated front side windows $200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,195$19,370$7,730$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,465$11,640$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,017-10,8380-1,688

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelA8Highlander
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in109.8 in
Length207.4 in188.4 in
Width76.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 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
13.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.295.4 ft3

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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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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