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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: $41,640

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $1,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,789

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $828

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,130 $49,790 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $38,465 $45,459 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Floor mats 225 225        
Cargo net 49 49 150 150 150 150
All-weather floor mats 200 200 180 180 180 180
Advanced Technology Package     1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Prestige Package     5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Cargo mat     115 115 115 115
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Floor mats 140 140        
Cargo net 32 32 139 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 120 120 168 168 168 168
Advanced Technology Package     1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Prestige Package     5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488
Cargo mat     107 107 107 107
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Options (change) 474 474 10,845 10,845 10,845 8,295
Options (change) 292 292 10,086 10,086 10,086 7,715
Destination 860 860 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,464 $51,124 $41,640 $44,340 $44,940 $50,290
Total Invoice $39,617 $46,611 $38,789 $41,299 $41,857 $46,834

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,405
Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTS6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,464$51,124$41,640$44,340$44,940$50,290
Adjustments for Features-2,450-4,07500-1,700-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,014$47,049$41,640$44,340$43,240$47,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,035$0$2,700$1,600$5,600
Total Invoice$39,617$46,611$38,789$41,299$41,857$46,834
Adjustments for Features-2,233-3,71500-1,583-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,384$42,896$38,789$41,299$40,274$43,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,512$0$2,510$1,485$5,205

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201420142015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
CVT $1000    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo tray$40$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Intercom$25$25    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600    
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$10,190$11,815$7,740$7,740$9,440$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$4,075$0$0$1,700$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,233-3,71500-1,583-2,840

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelHighlanderA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in175.4 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested167548%
Total Not Requested182552%

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