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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: $39,692

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelAvalonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,435 $43,650 $46,850
Navigation system 1,450    
Floor mats 199 229 229
Rear spoiler 349    
Remote start 499 499 499
Cargo net   49 49
Navigation system 1,291    
Floor mats 126 139 139
Rear spoiler 219    
Remote start 280 320 320
Cargo net   35 35
Options (change) 2,497 777 777
Options (change) 1,916 494 494
Destination 760 1,175 1,175
Total Price $39,692 $45,602 $48,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Avalon Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,018
Model Year201220202020
ModelAvalonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$39,692$45,602$48,802
Adjustments for Features0-5,025-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,692$40,577$42,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220202020
ModelAvalonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,450$10,475$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,025$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-219

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.2 in
Length197.6 in194.9 in
Width72.8 in76.0 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 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
14.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.448.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.484.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

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

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