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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,670

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $19,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,748

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $17,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $58,950
Base Invoice $36,712 $53,056
Navigation system 2,655 1,665
Sunroof 850  
Cargo mat   69
Rear spoiler   200
Navigation system 2,211 1,523
Sunroof 680  
Cargo mat   41
Rear spoiler   172
Options (change) 3,505 1,934
Options (change) 2,891 1,736
Destination 745 875
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $42,670 $61,759
Total Invoice $37,748 $55,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,004
Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine209hp V6 H292hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/25 MPG22/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/40-18
Total Price$42,670$61,759
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,670$60,744
Total Invoice$37,748$55,667
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,748$54,752

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length188.4 in190.0 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,508 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.4 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 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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