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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,015

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $79

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,803

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $27,270
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $25,361
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Cold Weather Package 60   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,000
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Aluminum roof rails     500
Convenience Package     1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
6-speed manual     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Cold Weather Package 48   466
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,860
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Aluminum roof rails     466
Convenience Package     1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
6-speed manual     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 5,939 4,519 7,850
Options (change) 4,817 3,670 7,304
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $36,094 $38,164 $36,015
Total Invoice $31,803 $33,696 $33,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,506
Model Year200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$36,094$38,164$36,015
Adjustments for Features-850-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,244$35,639$36,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$31,803$33,696$33,560
Adjustments for Features-749-2,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,054$31,467$33,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$413$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,230$6,905$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-749-2,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length188.4 in168.7 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height68.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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