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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: $39,473

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,893

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $2,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSELimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $35,875
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $33,364
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,950
3.5L V6 1,155    
Cargo net 49 49  
Floor mats 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Cold Weather Package     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,813
3.5L V6 1,054    
Cargo net 34 34  
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
AWD 1,324 1,324  
Cold Weather Package     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 5,818 4,663 4,025
Options (change) 5,096 4,042 3,743
Destination 810 810 825
Total Price $39,473 $41,218 $40,725
Total Invoice $35,893 $37,487 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,871
Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSELimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$39,473$41,218$40,725
Adjustments for Features-2,015-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,458$38,128$40,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$35,893$37,487$37,932
Adjustments for Features-1,832-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,061$34,677$37,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3
TrimSELimited3.2
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$350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
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
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,555$9,630$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,832-2,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,266 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
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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