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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: $42,670

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $3,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,748

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $41,820
Base Invoice $36,712 $39,171
Navigation system 2,655  
Sunroof 850  
Navigation Package   1,495
Premium Package   1,030
Cargo mat   105
Heated front seats   640
Navigation system 2,211  
Sunroof 680  
Navigation Package   1,384
Premium Package   948
Cargo mat   65
Heated front seats   589
Options (change) 3,505 3,270
Options (change) 2,891 2,986
Destination 745 995
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $42,670 $46,085
Total Invoice $37,748 $43,152

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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: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,833
Model Year20092018
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$42,670$46,085
Adjustments for Features-4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,185$46,085
Total Invoice$37,748$43,152
Adjustments for Features-4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,319$43,152

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092018
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
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, single projector or low beam only $750
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$900 
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,815$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092018
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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