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Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,625

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $2,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021202120212021
Model4RunnerHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $40,085 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240
Third-row seat 1,175        
Navigation system 2,420        
Rear spoiler 200        
4.7L V8 1,760        
Class II trailer hitch   699 699 699 699
Rear bumper protector   139 139 139 139
Running boards   599 599 599 599
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Third-row seat 940        
Navigation system 1,987        
Rear spoiler 160        
4.7L V8 1,589        
Class II trailer hitch   530 530 530 530
Rear bumper protector   99 99 99 99
Running boards   399 399 399 399
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 5,555 2,897 2,897 2,897 2,897
Options (change) 4,676 2,361 2,361 2,361 2,361
Destination 745 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $41,625 $44,197 $45,792 $48,152 $51,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,397
Model Year20092021202120212021
Model4RunnerHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V8295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$41,625$44,197$45,792$48,152$51,352
Adjustments for Features0-6,710-6,860-8,035-9,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,625$37,487$38,932$40,117$41,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445$2,630$4,455

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092021202120212021
Model4RunnerHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power retractable rear window$350    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Removable third row seats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,115$10,825$10,975$12,150$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,710$6,860$8,035$9,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-543-536-597-655

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092021
Model4RunnerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length189.2 in194.9 in
Width75.2 in76.0 in
Height69.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft348.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XSE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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