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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: $36,485

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $4,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderES
TrimXLELimitedPlatinum330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,600 $43,650 $46,850 $32,300
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Stability control       650
Navigation system       2,200
Heated front seats       640
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 229 229 229 3,490
Options (change) 139 139 139 2,875
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 695
Total Price $41,004 $45,054 $48,254 $36,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,124
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderES
TrimXLELimitedPlatinum330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$41,004$45,054$48,254$36,485
Adjustments for Features-6,185-7,010-8,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,819$38,044$39,869$36,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,225$5,050$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2020202020202006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderES
TrimXLELimitedPlatinum330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$11,090$11,915$13,290$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,185$7,010$8,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-198-204-2280

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20202006
ModelHighlanderES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length194.9 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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