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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: $43,304

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,553

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080 $30,227 $43,990
Floor mats 229 229 229 229    
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Prestige Package         9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Floor mats 139 139 139 139    
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Prestige Package         8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 12,075 9,275
Options (change) 139 139 139 139 11,234 8,629
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $43,304 $46,384 $46,424 $49,504 $45,450 $57,450
Total Invoice $39,553 $42,365 $42,402 $45,214 $42,336 $53,494

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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: $6,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,674
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTT8CVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,304$46,384$46,424$49,504$45,450$57,450
Adjustments for Features-4,260-5,610-5,635-6,9850-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,044$40,774$40,789$42,519$45,450$56,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$1,745$3,475$0$10,650
Total Invoice$39,553$42,365$42,402$45,214$42,336$53,494
Adjustments for Features-3,891-5,124-5,147-6,3800-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,662$37,241$37,255$38,834$42,336$52,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$1,593$3,172$0$9,901

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   
CVT $1000 $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0 $0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan  $25$25  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Intercom$25$25$25$25  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
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$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$9,365$10,715$10,740$12,090$5,105$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$5,610$5,635$6,985$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,891-5,124-5,147-6,3800-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length192.5 in185.2 in
Width75.8 in71.9 in
Height68.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested357565%
Total Not Requested191535%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested116541%

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