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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: $6,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,538

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $8,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,450 $41,820
Base Invoice $36,202 $39,171
Automatic climate control, front 375  
Navigation system 2,655  
Sunroof 850  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,000
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Navigation Package   1,470
LED headlights   515
Cargo mat   105
Automatic climate control, front 300  
Navigation system 2,211  
Sunroof 680  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,761
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   415
Navigation Package   1,360
LED headlights   473
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 3,880 6,440
Options (change) 3,191 5,902
Destination 745 975
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $42,475 $49,235
Total Invoice $37,538 $46,048

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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: $4,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,532
Model Year20082017
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$49,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,475$47,120
Total Invoice$37,538$46,048
Adjustments for Features0-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,538$44,070

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082017
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$7,815$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082017
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.3,638 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 length 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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