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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,519

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $50,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,358

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $47,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA8A8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,070 $41,020 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $29,762 $36,712 $78,772 $124,157
Extra Value Package 8 3,280      
Satellite radio 449      
Floor mats 275      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system   2,655    
Extra Value Package 3   1,310    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     3,000  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952      
Satellite radio 359      
Floor mats 180      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360    
Navigation system   2,211    
Extra Value Package 3   1,179    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     883  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,790  
Options (change) 5,704 5,665 3,950 0
Options (change) 4,851 4,750 3,673 0
Destination 745 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 1,300
Total Price $39,519 $44,830 $89,525 $135,675
Total Invoice $35,358 $39,607 $83,320 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,085
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA8A8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT5CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$39,519$44,830$89,525$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-6,315-11,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,519$43,405$83,210$124,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,886$0$40,975
Total Invoice$35,358$39,607$83,320$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,259-5,877-10,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,358$38,348$77,443$115,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,990$0$38,190

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A8

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderA8A8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
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
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$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  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,205$9,630$14,520$19,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$6,315$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,259-5,877-10,699

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.8 in122.9 in
Length188.4 in207.4 in
Width75.2 in76.7 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.9 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Extra Value Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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