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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: $50,769

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderES
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,870 $50,485 $41,560
Driver Technology Package 1,525    
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 65
All-weather floor mats 200 200 80
Ultra Luxury Package     7,980
Bodyside moldings     199
Cargo mat     105
Driver Technology Package 1,378    
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 39
All-weather floor mats 120 120 60
Ultra Luxury Package     7,350
Bodyside moldings     130
Cargo mat     65
Options (change) 1,999 474 8,429
Options (change) 1,670 292 7,644
Destination 900 900 1,025
Total Price $50,769 $51,859 $51,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 300h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,526
Model Year201620162019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderES
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine231hp V6 H231hp V6 H176hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/28 MPG27/28 MPG43/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$50,769$51,859$51,014
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,584$49,974$51,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201620162019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderES
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited Platinum300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Intercom$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$8,965$9,665$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,080-1,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162019
ModelHighlanderES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in113.0 in
Length191.1 in195.9 in
Width75.8 in73.4 in
Height68.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,860 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested332567%
Total Not Requested167533%

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