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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: $49,802

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum   
Difference: $1,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,394

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited Platinum300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,280 $41,820
Base Invoice $44,080 $39,171
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 65
All-weather floor mats 249 80
Ultra Luxury Package   7,980
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo mat   105
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 39
All-weather floor mats 145 60
Ultra Luxury Package   7,350
Bodyside moldings   130
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 527 8,429
Options (change) 319 7,644
Destination 995 995
Total Price $49,802 $51,244
Total Invoice $45,394 $47,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,137
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited Platinum300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$49,802$51,244
Adjustments for Features-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,817$51,244
Total Invoice$45,394$47,810
Adjustments for Features-2,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,673$47,810

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderES
TrimHybrid Limited Platinum300h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Perimeter scan$25 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Intercom$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,090$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.0 in
Length192.5 in192.7 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,825 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in40.0 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.2 ft3

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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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested347570%
Total Not Requested152530%

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