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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Floor mats 315 315    
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Premium Plus Package     3,900  
Navigation Package     2,000 2,000
Proximity key     550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Floor mats 200 200    
Obstacle detection, rear     511 511
Premium Plus Package     3,628  
Navigation Package     1,860 1,860
Proximity key     511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 7,475 3,575
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 6,953 3,325
Destination 810 810 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $45,450 $59,650
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $42,332 $55,628

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,444
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,520$48,145$45,450$59,650
Adjustments for Features-1,225-3,0750-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,295$45,070$45,450$59,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$13,600
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$42,332$55,628
Adjustments for Features-1,116-2,8080-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,888$41,159$42,332$55,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,271$0$12,736

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $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  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$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 HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
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$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$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
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim   $250
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,705$8,555$5,480$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$3,075$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,116-2,8080-560

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,947 lb.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92552%
Total Not Requested85048%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

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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