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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $41,020 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $29,762 $36,712 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Satellite radio 449        
Floor mats 275        
Extra Value Package 8 3,280        
Navigation system   2,655 2,490 2,490 2,490
Sunroof   850      
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Rear bumper protector     76 76 76
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Satellite radio 359        
Floor mats 180        
Extra Value Package 8 2,952        
Navigation system   2,211 2,300 2,300 2,300
Sunroof   680      
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Rear bumper protector     53 53 53
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 4,004 3,505 3,028 3,028 2,639
Options (change) 3,491 2,891 2,665 2,665 2,397
Destination 745 745 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $37,819 $42,670 $38,988 $44,243 $65,284
Total Invoice $33,998 $37,748 $36,171 $41,056 $60,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,438
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$37,819$42,670$38,988$44,243$65,284
Adjustments for Features-2,520-3,4450-700-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,299$39,225$38,988$43,543$63,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,926$0$4,555$24,146
Total Invoice$33,998$37,748$36,171$41,056$60,722
Adjustments for Features-2,265-3,0480-650-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,733$34,700$36,171$40,406$58,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,967$0$4,235$22,551

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler $200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,550$4,105$4,805$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$3,445$0$700$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,265-3,0480-650-2,000

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092013
ModelHighlanderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.5 in
Length188.4 in180.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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