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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,769

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $888

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,542

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $38,900
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $36,178
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo mat     155
Universal garage door opener     295
Heated front seats     500
Aluminum roof rails     300
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo mat     144
Universal garage door opener     274
Heated front seats     467
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 364 364 1,975
Options (change) 234 234 1,840
Destination 810 810 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $36,769 $44,969 $37,657
Total Invoice $33,542 $41,117 $34,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year201120112017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$36,769$44,969$37,657
Adjustments for Features-650-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,119$42,644$37,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,525$0
Total Invoice$33,542$41,117$34,800
Adjustments for Features-593-2,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,949$38,991$34,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,042$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201120112017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
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$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$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$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,765$8,440$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-593-2,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.4 in169.8 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,617 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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