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Lexus RX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,823

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $6,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelRXRXHighlanderHighlander
Trim350450hPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,900 $52,235 $47,240 $48,690
Luxury Package 4,610 3,125    
Cold Weather Package 315      
Lexus Safety System+ 635 635    
Navigation Package 1,750      
Power-folding second row seats 1,480      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Cargo mat 105 105    
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500    
Around view cameras 1,300 800    
Floor mats     229 229
Rear bumper protector     139 139
Luxury Package 4,241 2,877    
Cold Weather Package 289      
Lexus Safety System+ 584 584    
Navigation Package 1,619      
Power-folding second row seats 1,363      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Cargo mat 63 63    
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460    
Around view cameras 1,196 736    
Floor mats     139 139
Rear bumper protector     99 99
Options (change) 12,295 5,165 368 368
Options (change) 11,287 4,720 238 238
Destination 950 950 1,215 1,215
Total Price $55,145 $58,350 $48,823 $50,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,148
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelRXRXHighlanderHighlander
Trim350450hPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H295hp V6186hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$55,145$58,350$48,823$50,273
Adjustments for Features-1,955-1,130-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,190$57,220$48,473$50,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,030$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2016201620212021
ModelRXRXHighlanderHighlander
Trim350450hPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Perimeter scan  $25$25
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Infotainment 
Intercom  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Headlight washers$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75 $75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700   
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$8,355$7,530$6,750$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$1,130$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,823-1,061-100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162021
ModelRXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length192.5 in194.9 in
Width74.6 in76.0 in
Height67.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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
18.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.448.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested192555%
Total Not Requested160045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Total Requested47536%
Total Not Requested85064%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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