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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: $36,887

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,083

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderA3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,595 $37,900
Base Invoice $32,498 $35,248
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49 150
AWD 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   155
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34 139
AWD 1,324  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   144
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 1,814 2,230
Options (change) 1,558 2,078
Destination 810 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $38,219 $36,887
Total Invoice $34,866 $34,083

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderA3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$38,219$36,887
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,844$36,887
Total Invoice$34,866$34,083
Adjustments for Features-2,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,699$34,083

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderA3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,165$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.4 in169.8 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft339.5 ft3

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