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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $36,300
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $33,760
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Floor mats 315 315  
Prestige Package     9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
Floor mats 200 200  
Prestige Package     8,464
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 9,575
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 8,907
Destination 810 810 875
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $46,750
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $43,542

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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: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,885
Model Year201220122011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H211hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTT8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18
Total Price$39,520$48,145$46,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$46,295$44,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$43,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,689-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,004$42,278$41,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,274$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220122011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover$75 $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$6,055$7,905$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,689-1,653

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelHighlanderA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length188.4 in185.2 in
Width75.2 in71.9 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 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 in38.2 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 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested280055%
Total Not Requested229045%

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