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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: $41,170

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,998

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018201820182018
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850        
Premium Plus Package 840 840          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500        
Rear spoiler 389 389          
iPod integration 299 299 299        
Cargo net 64 64 64 49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76 139 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 249 249 249 249
Cargo mat 73 73 73        
Sunroof 0 0          
Floor mats       229 229 229 229
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280        
Premium Plus Package 756 756          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400        
Rear spoiler 268 268          
iPod integration 239 239 239        
Cargo net 39 39 39 35 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53 99 99 99 99
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 145 145 145 145
Cargo mat 44 44 44        
Sunroof 0 0          
Floor mats       139 139 139 139
Options (change) 9,190 9,190 7,981 666 666 666 666
Options (change) 7,446 7,446 6,438 418 418 418 418
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $41,170 $46,620 $65,416 $43,741 $46,821 $46,861 $49,941
Total Invoice $35,998 $40,849 $57,645 $39,832 $42,644 $42,681 $45,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,525
Model Year2009200920092018201820182018
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$41,170$46,620$65,416$43,741$46,821$46,861$49,941
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,550-5,885-7,235-7,260-8,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,170$45,670$62,866$37,856$39,586$39,601$41,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,696$0$1,730$1,745$3,475
Total Invoice$35,998$40,849$57,645$39,832$42,644$42,681$45,493
Adjustments for Features0-832-2,247-5,359-6,590-6,612-7,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,998$40,017$55,398$34,473$36,054$36,069$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,019$19,400$0$1,581$1,596$3,177

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920092018201820182018
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300 
CVT    $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0 $0 
AWD    $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $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$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  $150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan     $25$25
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console  $100    
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$250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Intercom   $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75    
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25    
Power-folding mirrors  $50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150    
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,705$7,305$10,640$11,990$12,015$13,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,550$5,885$7,235$7,260$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-2,247-5,359-6,590-6,612-7,843

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelISHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in109.8 in
Length180.1 in192.5 in
Width70.9 in75.8 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 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
13.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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