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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: $36,485

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,210

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $6,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelESHighlanderHighlander
Trim330LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $28,640 $37,356 $39,744
Stability control 650    
Navigation system 2,200    
Heated front seats 640    
Floor mats   225 225
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,843    
Heated front seats 512    
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 3,490 225 225
Options (change) 2,875 140 140
Destination 695 900 900
Total Price $36,485 $42,040 $44,655
Total Invoice $32,210 $38,396 $40,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year200620162016
ModelESHighlanderHighlander
Trim330LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine218hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,485$42,040$44,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,985-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$37,055$37,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465
Total Invoice$32,210$38,396$40,784
Adjustments for Features0-4,553-6,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,210$33,843$34,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620162016
ModelESHighlanderHighlander
Trim330LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
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
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,405$9,390$11,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,985$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,553-6,516

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062016
ModelESHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in75.8 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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