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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,650

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $1,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,696

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $40,450 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $29,281 $36,202 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Navigation system 2,505 2,655        
Sunroof 850 850        
Floor mats 275          
Satellite radio 449          
Heated front seats 440          
Automatic climate control, front   375        
Navigation Plus Package     2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Cargo mat     155 155 155 155
Navigation system 2,099 2,211        
Sunroof 680 680        
Floor mats 180          
Satellite radio 359          
Heated front seats 352          
Automatic climate control, front   300        
Navigation Plus Package     2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Cargo mat     144 144 144 144
Options (change) 4,519 3,880 5,855 5,855 5,855 3,305
Options (change) 3,670 3,191 5,444 5,444 5,444 3,073
Destination 745 745 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $38,164 $42,475 $36,650 $39,350 $39,950 $45,300
Total Invoice $33,696 $37,538 $34,147 $36,657 $37,215 $42,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTS6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,164$42,475$36,650$39,350$39,950$45,300
Adjustments for Features-1,400-3,17500-1,700-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,764$39,300$36,650$39,350$38,250$42,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,536$0$2,700$1,600$5,500
Total Invoice$33,696$37,538$34,147$36,657$37,215$42,192
Adjustments for Features-1,236-2,80600-1,584-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,460$34,732$34,147$36,657$35,631$39,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,272$0$2,510$1,484$5,111

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
CVT $1000    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200    
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Boost gauge     $75
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,015$8,790$5,615$5,615$7,315$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$3,175$0$0$1,700$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,236-2,80600-1,584-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelHighlanderA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length188.4 in175.4 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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