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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,475

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,538

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,450 $40,580
Base Invoice $36,202 $38,013
Automatic climate control, front 375  
Navigation system 2,655  
Sunroof 850  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,435
Xenon HID headlights   565
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Navigation Package   1,795
Cargo mat   105
Automatic climate control, front 300  
Navigation system 2,211  
Sunroof 680  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,239
Xenon HID headlights   521
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Navigation Package   1,660
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 3,880 6,250
Options (change) 3,191 5,729
Destination 745 925
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $42,475 $47,755
Total Invoice $37,538 $44,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,115
Model Year20082015
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine209hp V6 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/25 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,475$47,755
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,475$47,740
Total Invoice$37,538$44,667
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,538$44,653

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082015
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,265$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082015
ModelHighlanderES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.0 in
Length188.4 in192.7 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,508 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.0 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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