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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: $48,194

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,001

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $13,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,370 $59,450
Base Invoice $40,598 $55,291
Navigation system 2,650 1,735
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49 64
Cargo mat   105
RWD   0
Navigation system 2,359 1,603
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34 38
Cargo mat   62
RWD   0
Options (change) 3,014 1,904
Options (change) 2,593 1,703
Destination 810 895
Total Price $48,194 $62,249
Total Invoice $44,001 $57,889

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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: $14,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,605
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$48,194$62,249
Adjustments for Features-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,409$62,249
Total Invoice$44,001$57,889
Adjustments for Features-7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,284$57,889

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,015$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7170

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length188.4 in190.7 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,190 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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