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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: $39,569

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelGSGSGSHighlanderHighlander
Trim350350 F SportFLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,395 $52,760 $85,010 $35,745 $44,370
Premium Package 0        
RWD 0        
Rear spoiler 395        
Cargo net 65 65 65 49 49
Cargo mat 105 105 105    
Power trunk closer 400 400      
Floor mats       315 315
Navigation system       2,650 2,650
Premium Package 0        
RWD 0        
Rear spoiler 250        
Cargo net 39 39 39 34 34
Cargo mat 62 62 62    
Power trunk closer 368 368      
Floor mats       200 200
Navigation system       2,359 2,359
Options (change) 965 570 170 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 719 469 101 2,593 2,593
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 810 810
Total Price $53,385 $54,355 $86,205 $39,569 $48,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,983
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelGSGSGSHighlanderHighlander
Trim350350 F SportFLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V6311hp V6467hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$53,385$54,355$86,205$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features-3,575-5,525-5,4500-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,810$48,830$80,755$39,569$46,344
Cost Above Minimum$980$0$31,925$0$6,775

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelGSGSGSHighlanderHighlander
Trim350350 F SportFLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control   $150$150
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Performance meter $150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede  $1000  
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,165$12,115$12,040$6,590$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$5,525$5,450$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-117-152-710-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202012
ModelGSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length192.1 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,947 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
16.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.295.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

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