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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: $38,369

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,209

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $35,875
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $33,364
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Cold Weather Package     500
Navigation system     1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Cold Weather Package     466
Navigation system     1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 8,364 5,454 4,025
Options (change) 7,056 4,796 3,743
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $38,369 $39,269 $40,725
Total Invoice $34,209 $35,303 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,438
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$38,369$39,269$40,725
Adjustments for Features-1,350-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,019$36,144$40,725
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0
Total Invoice$34,209$35,303$37,932
Adjustments for Features-1,204-2,8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,005$32,494$37,932
Cost Above Minimum$511$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $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$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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
Heated mirrors $25$25
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$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,055$9,830$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,204-2,8090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
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 Weight4,178 lb.3,660 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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%

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