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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,044

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,004

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSportLimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $30,713 $46,137
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Sunroof 850      
Floor mats 185 275    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Navigation system     2,100 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500
Convenience Package     2,100 2,125
S Line Package     1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Sunroof 680      
Floor mats 120 180    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Third-row seat 872      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Navigation system     1,953 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Bluetooth cell phone link     466 466
Convenience Package     1,953 1,977
S Line Package     1,115  
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 6,375 5,050
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 5,930 4,699
Destination 745 745 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $40,175 $57,135
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $37,418 $53,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,353
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSportLimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$37,044$37,819$40,175$57,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-615-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,044$36,144$39,560$56,370
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0$16,810
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$37,418$53,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,506-573-714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,004$32,492$36,845$52,597
Cost Above Minimum$512$0$0$15,752

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSportLimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,530$7,205$6,145$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$615$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,506-573-714

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in180.6 in
Width75.2 in69.8 in
Height68.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.3 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 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested72541%
Total Not Requested105059%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested37527%
Total Not Requested100073%

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