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Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,730

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $1,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,985

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $2,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelAvalonAvalonHighlander
TrimXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,225 $33,965 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,477 $29,888 $29,281
Stability control 1,090 650  
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Navigation system 2,540 1,900 2,505
Satellite radio 449 449 449
Remote start 499 499 529
Floor mats     275
Sunroof     850
Heated front seats     440
Stability control 872 520  
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Navigation system 2,105 1,625 2,099
Satellite radio 359 359 359
Remote start 356 356 380
Floor mats     180
Sunroof     680
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 4,925 3,845 5,048
Options (change) 3,928 3,096 4,050
Destination 580 580 745
Total Price $36,730 $38,390 $38,693
Total Invoice $31,985 $33,564 $34,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year200620062008
ModelAvalonAvalonHighlander
TrimXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$36,730$38,390$38,693
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,730$36,615$35,608
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0
Total Invoice$31,985$33,564$34,076
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-2,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,985$32,012$31,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620062008
ModelAvalonAvalonHighlander
TrimXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Total Value of Features$1,865$3,640$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-2,717

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelAvalonHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in109.8 in
Length197.2 in188.4 in
Width72.8 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 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
14.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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