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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: $46,424

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $776

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,402

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $1,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderES
TrimLimited Platinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $36,725
Base Invoice $41,268 $34,400
Floor mats 229  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Floor mats 139  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,251
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Options (change) 229 9,600
Options (change) 139 8,840
Destination 995 875
Total Price $46,424 $47,200
Total Invoice $42,402 $44,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,650
Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderES
TrimLimited Platinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$46,424$47,200
Adjustments for Features-4,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,114$47,200
Total Invoice$42,402$44,115
Adjustments for Features-3,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,465$44,115

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderES
TrimLimited Platinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,990$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9370

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length192.5 in191.1 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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