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Lexus NX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus NX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,988

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,358

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelNXNXHighlanderHighlander
Trim200t300hLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,965 $39,720 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $32,692 $37,335 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation system 1,875   2,650 2,650
Comfort Package 690      
Cargo net 69 69 49 49
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 160 160    
Power liftgate 400      
Heated front seats 440      
Sunroof 1,100      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 459 459    
Luxury Package   7,165    
Towing Prep Package     220  
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Floor mats     315 315
Navigation system 1,735   2,359 2,359
Comfort Package 637      
Cargo net 49 49 34 34
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 147 147    
Power liftgate 368      
Heated front seats 405      
Sunroof 1,012      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 325 325    
Luxury Package   6,602    
Towing Prep Package     195  
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 5,193 7,853 3,433 3,213
Options (change) 4,678 7,123 2,913 2,718
Destination 950 950 810 810
Total Price $41,108 $48,523 $39,988 $48,393
Total Invoice $38,320 $45,408 $36,358 $44,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,689
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelNXNXHighlanderHighlander
Trim200t300hLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4154hp I4 H270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$41,108$48,523$39,988$48,393
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-800-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,108$46,223$39,188$45,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,115$0$6,680
Total Invoice$38,320$45,408$36,358$44,126
Adjustments for Features0-2,152-727-2,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,320$43,256$35,631$41,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,936$0$6,193

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelNXNXHighlanderHighlander
Trim200t300hLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass $0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control $25  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$5,155$7,455$5,955$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$800$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,152-727-2,302

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelNXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in109.8 in
Length182.3 in188.4 in
Width73.6 in75.2 in
Height64.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,941 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
17.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67554%
Total Not Requested57546%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10024%
Total Not Requested32576%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested322557%
Total Not Requested240043%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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