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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: $39,064

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,840

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $34,915
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $32,471
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Heated front seats     450
Navigation system     1,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680    
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418
Bluetooth cell phone link     405
Heated front seats     418
Navigation system     1,813
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 8,745 5,574 4,385
Options (change) 7,405 4,904 4,077
Destination 800 800 775
Total Price $39,064 $39,594 $40,075
Total Invoice $34,840 $35,601 $37,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,017
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited3.2 S line
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$39,064$39,594$40,075
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,374$35,929$40,075
Cost Above Minimum$1,445$0$0
Total Invoice$34,840$35,601$37,323
Adjustments for Features-1,507-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,333$32,306$37,323
Cost Above Minimum$1,027$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSportLimited3.2 S line
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
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 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,855$9,830$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,507-3,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102008
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?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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 link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

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