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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,369

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $10,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,223

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $11,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $37,851 $47,802
Cold Weather Package 60        
Automatic climate control, front 375   375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,655 2,390 2,390
Satellite radio 449 449      
Floor mats 185 275      
Universal garage door opener 125        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   585 785    
Heated front seats   440      
Premium Package       1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Cold Weather Package 48        
Automatic climate control, front 300   300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,211 2,178 2,178
Satellite radio 359 359      
Floor mats 120 180      
Universal garage door opener 100        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   468 628    
Heated front seats   352      
Premium Package       1,768  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 5,214 4,254 3,815 4,765 2,865
Options (change) 4,237 3,458 3,139 4,389 2,621
Destination 745 745 745 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0 1,300
Total Price $35,369 $37,899 $42,410 $46,290 $56,390
Total Invoice $31,223 $33,484 $37,486 $43,065 $52,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,611
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,623
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT5T5CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,369$37,899$42,410$46,290$56,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-3,850-1,310-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,369$35,824$38,560$44,980$54,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$3,191$0$9,650
Total Invoice$31,223$33,484$37,486$43,065$52,548
Adjustments for Features0-1,833-3,403-1,219-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,223$31,651$34,083$41,846$50,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$428$2,860$0$9,062

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Removable second-row console$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
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$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
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$150
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats$75$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$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$4,630$6,705$8,480$5,940$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$3,850$1,310$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,833-3,403-1,219-1,640

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in108.3 in
Length188.4 in182.1 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.7 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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