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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: $39,330

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $33,994 $37,261
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,855 1,855
Floor mats 315 315    
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,716 1,716
Floor mats 200 200    
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 1,716 1,716
Destination 810 810 925 925
Total Price $39,520 $48,145 $39,330 $42,845
Total Invoice $36,004 $43,967 $36,635 $39,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,091
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,520$48,145$39,330$42,845
Adjustments for Features-2,700-4,5500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$43,595$39,330$42,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$3,315
Total Invoice$36,004$43,967$36,635$39,902
Adjustments for Features-2,460-4,1550-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,544$39,812$36,635$39,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,268$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
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
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$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$6,730$8,580$4,030$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$4,550$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-4,1550-186

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
ModelHighlanderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.2 in
Length188.4 in183.7 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,462 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 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

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