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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,749

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,164

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $40,450 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $29,281 $36,202 $30,227 $43,990
Navigation system 2,505 2,655    
Sunroof 850 850    
Floor mats 275      
Satellite radio 449      
Heated front seats 440      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 785    
Automatic climate control, front   375    
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Navigation Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     4,300  
Proximity key     550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system 2,099 2,211    
Sunroof 680 680    
Floor mats 180      
Satellite radio 359      
Heated front seats 352      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 628    
Automatic climate control, front   300    
Obstacle detection, rear     511 511
Navigation Package     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     4,000  
Proximity key     511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 5,104 4,665 7,875 3,575
Options (change) 4,138 3,819 7,325 3,325
Destination 745 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $38,749 $43,260 $41,250 $51,750
Total Invoice $34,164 $38,166 $38,427 $48,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,431
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,749$43,260$41,250$51,750
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3,1000-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,424$40,160$41,250$50,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$0$9,150
Total Invoice$34,164$38,166$38,427$48,190
Adjustments for Features-1,168-2,7350-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,996$35,431$38,427$46,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$0$8,506

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,755$7,530$4,430$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$3,100$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,168-2,7350-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length188.4 in185.2 in
Width75.2 in71.9 in
Height68.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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