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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: $35,887

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $474

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,642

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLSLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $31,625 $34,665 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $26,423 $27,829 $30,504 $27,108 $33,944
Stability control 650 650 650    
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347 347    
Navigation system 4,155 2,940 2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats 440 440   440  
Value Package       560  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Cargo net       49 49
Cargo mat       91 91
Floor mats       106 106
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Stability control 520 520 520    
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236 236    
Navigation system 3,391 2,405 1,700 1,700 1,700
Heated front seats 352 352   352  
Value Package       504  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Cargo net       34 34
Cargo mat       58 58
Floor mats       66 66
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Options (change) 5,592 4,377 2,997 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 4,499 3,513 2,456 4,393 1,858
Destination 720 720 720 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $35,887 $36,722 $38,382 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $31,642 $32,062 $33,680 $32,106 $33,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLSLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12360, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,887$36,722$38,382$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features-4500-1,775-1,400-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,437$36,722$36,607$34,961$36,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$1,170$0$1,455
Total Invoice$31,642$32,062$33,680$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features-3970-1,558-1,236-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,245$32,062$32,122$30,870$32,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$817$877$0$1,408

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLSLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,150$2,700$4,475$4,100$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$1,775$1,400$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970-1,558-1,236-1,529

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelAvalonHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in106.9 in
Length197.2 in184.6 in
Width72.8 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.480.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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