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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: $37,673

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $491

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,696

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $29,281 $36,202
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 2,505 2,655
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76    
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Floor mats       275  
Satellite radio       449  
Sunroof       850 850
Heated front seats       440  
Automatic climate control, front         375
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 2,099 2,211
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53    
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Floor mats       180  
Satellite radio       359  
Sunroof       680 680
Heated front seats       352  
Automatic climate control, front         300
Options (change) 3,003 3,003 2,634 4,519 3,880
Options (change) 2,642 2,642 2,392 3,670 3,191
Destination 875 875 875 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $37,673 $44,098 $64,809 $38,164 $42,475
Total Invoice $34,947 $40,920 $60,276 $33,696 $37,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelISISISHighlanderHighlander
Trim250350FLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$37,673$44,098$64,809$38,164$42,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,200-2,720-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,673$42,448$61,609$35,444$37,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,936$0$2,536
Total Invoice$34,947$40,920$60,276$33,696$37,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,531-2,976-2,402-3,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,947$39,389$57,300$31,294$33,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,442$22,353$0$2,271

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012201220082008
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
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
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 manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Headlight washers $50   
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$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
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  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
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$3,055$4,705$6,255$5,775$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,200$2,720$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,531-2,976-2,402-3,973

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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.3,980 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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