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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: $39,419

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $38,210 $41,830
Floor mats 315 315    
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,735 1,735
Cargo net 49 49 65 65
Rearview camera     350 350
Cargo mat     105 105
Rear spoiler     389 389
Floor mats 200 200    
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,604 1,604
Cargo net 34 34 39 39
Rearview camera     324 324
Cargo mat     65 65
Rear spoiler     259 259
Options (change) 3,014 3,014 2,644 2,644
Options (change) 2,593 2,593 2,291 2,291
Destination 810 810 995 995
Total Price $39,419 $47,619 $41,849 $45,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,167
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,419$47,619$41,849$45,469
Adjustments for Features-510-2,210-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,909$45,409$41,649$45,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$3,820

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,340$6,330$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$2,210$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-464-2,018-160

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112018
ModelHighlanderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.2 in
Length188.4 in184.3 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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