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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: $48,194

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,001

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $13,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGSHighlander
Trim450hHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,450 $44,370
Base Invoice $55,291 $40,598
Navigation system 1,735 2,650
Cargo net 64 49
Cargo mat 105  
RWD 0  
Floor mats   315
Navigation system 1,603 2,359
Cargo net 38 34
Cargo mat 62  
RWD 0  
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 1,904 3,014
Options (change) 1,703 2,593
Destination 895 810
Total Price $62,249 $48,194
Total Invoice $57,889 $44,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,605
Model Year20132012
ModelGSHighlander
Trim450hHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine286hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/34 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/55-19
Total Price$62,249$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,249$47,409
Total Invoice$57,889$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,889$43,284

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
ModelGSHighlander
Trim450hHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror $25
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-717

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
ModelGSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,190 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
14.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 display25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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