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Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,970

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,328

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelGSHighlander
Trim300Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,150 $35,745
Base Invoice $37,971 $32,635
Navigation system 2,250 2,650
Rear spoiler 200  
Sunroof 1,000  
AWD 1,950 1,450
Floor mats   315
Navigation system 1,895 2,359
Rear spoiler 160  
Sunroof 800  
AWD 1,715 1,324
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 5,400 4,415
Options (change) 4,570 3,883
Destination 695 810
Total Price $49,245 $40,970
Total Invoice $43,236 $37,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,420
Model Year20062012
ModelGSHighlander
Trim300Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/55-19
Total Price$49,245$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,245$39,310
Total Invoice$43,236$37,328
Adjustments for Features0-1,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,236$35,816

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelGSHighlander
Trim300Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,930$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,512

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelGSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length190.0 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,927 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
12.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.795.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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