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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: $37,171

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $2,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,421

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $3,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalonAvalonHighlander
TrimXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,625 $34,665 $35,745
Base Invoice $27,829 $30,504 $32,635
Stability control 650 650  
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Navigation system 2,940 2,000 2,650
Satellite radio 449 449  
Heated front seats 440    
Floor mats     315
Cargo net     49
Stability control 520 520  
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Navigation system 2,405 1,700 2,359
Satellite radio 359 359  
Heated front seats 352    
Floor mats     200
Cargo net     34
Options (change) 4,826 3,446 3,014
Options (change) 3,872 2,815 2,593
Destination 720 720 810
Total Price $37,171 $38,831 $39,569
Total Invoice $32,421 $34,039 $36,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalonAvalonHighlander
TrimXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 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$37,171$38,831$39,569
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,171$37,056$35,629
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0
Total Invoice$32,421$34,039$36,038
Adjustments for Features0-1,556-3,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,421$32,483$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$62$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalonAvalonHighlander
TrimXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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 automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
USB port  $25
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Total Value of Features$1,825$3,600$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,556-3,588

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,495 lb.4,045 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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