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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: $46,422

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $22,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,282

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $21,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelISHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,300 $44,800 $47,880
Base Invoice $57,009 $40,903 $43,715
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo net 64 49 49
Rear bumper protector 76 139 139
All-weather floor mats 109 249 249
Cargo mat 73    
Floor mats   225 225
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Cargo net 39 35 35
Rear bumper protector 53 99 99
All-weather floor mats 65 145 145
Cargo mat 44    
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 6,247 662 662
Options (change) 5,660 419 419
Destination 875 960 960
Total Price $68,422 $46,422 $49,502
Total Invoice $63,544 $42,282 $45,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,097
Model Year201220172017
ModelISHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$68,422$46,422$49,502
Adjustments for Features0-4,210-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,422$42,212$43,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$63,544$42,282$45,094
Adjustments for Features0-3,835-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,544$38,447$40,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,582

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220172017
ModelISHighlanderHighlander
TrimFLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,630$10,840$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,210$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,835-5,065

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122017
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 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 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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