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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: $16,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,001

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $16,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelHighlanderGSGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,370 $63,080 $68,760
Base Invoice $40,598 $58,666 $63,891
Navigation system 2,650    
Floor mats 315    
Cargo net 49 64 64
Cargo mat   105 105
Power trunk closer   400 400
Navigation system 2,359    
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net 34 38 38
Cargo mat   62 62
Power trunk closer   368 368
Options (change) 3,014 569 569
Options (change) 2,593 468 468
Destination 810 950 950
Total Price $48,194 $64,599 $70,279
Total Invoice $44,001 $60,084 $65,309

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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: $16,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,115
Model Year201220162016
ModelHighlanderGSGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H286hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG29/34 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$48,194$64,599$70,279
Adjustments for Features-350-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,159$64,599$66,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,880
Total Invoice$44,001$60,084$65,309
Adjustments for Features-320-3,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,969$60,084$61,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,694

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220162016
ModelHighlanderGSGS
TrimHybrid Limited450h450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$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$15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,390$8,355$12,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-320-3,531

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length188.4 in192.1 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,112 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft316.2 ft3

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