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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: $43,078

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $25,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,226

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $24,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelISHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,300 $40,190 $47,850 $42,680 $50,340
Base Invoice $57,009 $36,694 $43,688 $38,968 $45,961
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Cargo net 64 49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 76 129 129 129 129
All-weather floor mats 109 200 200 200 200
Cargo mat 73        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Floor mats   225 225 225 225
Driver Technology Package   1,400 1,400    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Cargo net 39 32 32 32 32
Rear bumper protector 53 89 89 89 89
All-weather floor mats 65 120 120 120 120
Cargo mat 44        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Driver Technology Package   1,266 1,266    
Options (change) 6,247 2,003 2,003 603 603
Options (change) 5,660 1,647 1,647 381 381
Destination 875 885 885 885 885
Total Price $68,422 $43,078 $50,738 $44,168 $51,828
Total Invoice $63,544 $39,226 $46,220 $40,234 $47,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,262
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelISHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$68,422$43,078$50,738$44,168$51,828
Adjustments for Features0-2,135-3,760-2,735-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,422$40,943$46,978$41,433$47,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,035$490$6,525
Total Invoice$63,544$39,226$46,220$40,234$47,227
Adjustments for Features0-1,944-3,425-2,491-3,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,544$37,282$42,795$37,743$43,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,513$461$5,972

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelISHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
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$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 $75 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents$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    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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    
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
Metal pedals$75    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,890$10,515$9,490$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135$3,760$2,735$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,944-3,425-2,491-3,973

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122015
ModelISHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in109.8 in
Length180.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in75.8 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,135 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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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