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Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,770

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,544

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelESHighlanderHighlander
Trim330SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $28,640 $26,241 $29,281
Stability control 650    
Navigation system 2,200 2,530 2,505
Heated front seats 640   440
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,843 2,118 2,099
Heated front seats 512   352
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Options (change) 3,490 5,615 4,070
Options (change) 2,875 4,558 3,311
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $36,485 $35,770 $37,715
Total Invoice $32,210 $31,544 $33,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,468
Model Year200620082008
ModelESHighlanderHighlander
Trim330SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine218hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,485$35,770$37,715
Adjustments for Features0-910-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$34,860$35,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$32,210$31,544$33,337
Adjustments for Features0-802-1,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,210$30,742$31,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$664

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620082008
ModelESHighlanderHighlander
Trim330SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,480$4,390$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-802-1,931

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelESHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length191.1 in188.4 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
14.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.595.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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