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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: $35,208

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,826

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Floor mats 315 315      
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,550 2,550 2,550
Cargo net 49 49 59 59 59
Cargo mat     69 69 69
Rear bumper protector     69 69 69
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Sunroof     0 0  
Floor mats 200 200      
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cargo net 34 34 35 35 35
Cargo mat     41 41 41
Rear bumper protector     49 49 49
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 3,014 3,014 3,588 3,588 3,233
Options (change) 2,593 2,593 2,910 2,910 2,664
Destination 810 810 765 765 765
Total Price $39,419 $47,619 $35,208 $40,658 $59,998
Total Invoice $35,901 $43,476 $30,826 $35,623 $52,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,619
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTM6T6T8
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$39,419$47,619$35,208$40,658$59,998
Adjustments for Features-3,795-5,4950-950-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,624$42,124$35,208$39,708$56,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$35,901$43,476$30,826$35,623$52,709
Adjustments for Features-3,456-5,0170-832-2,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,445$38,459$30,826$34,791$49,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,014$0$3,965$18,940

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$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   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Conversation mirror$25$25   
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
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,700$2,205$3,155$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$5,495$0$950$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,456-5,0170-832-2,943

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,947 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
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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