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Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,648

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,978

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $37,950 $46,370
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $34,649 $42,428
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69    
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Cargo net 59 59 59 49 49
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Floor mats       280 280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302    
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49    
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Cargo net 35 35 35 32 32
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Floor mats       175 175
Options (change) 5,028 5,028 4,673 329 329
Options (change) 4,062 4,062 3,816 207 207
Destination 765 765 765 845 845
Total Price $36,648 $42,098 $61,438 $39,124 $47,544
Total Invoice $31,978 $36,775 $53,861 $35,701 $43,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $557
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,648$42,098$61,438$39,124$47,544
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,350-3,470-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,648$41,148$58,088$35,654$42,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0$6,570
Total Invoice$31,978$36,775$53,861$35,701$43,480
Adjustments for Features0-830-2,937-3,166-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,978$35,945$50,924$32,535$38,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,967$18,946$0$6,080

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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
Second-row low console  $100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,755$3,705$6,105$6,225$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,350$3,470$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830-2,937-3,166-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082013
ModelISHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in109.8 in
Length180.1 in188.4 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 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
13.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.095.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

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