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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: $36,871

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,497

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,950 $46,370 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $34,649 $42,428 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Floor mats 280 280      
Cargo net 49 49 64 64 64
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 4,010
Sunroof     0 0  
Rear spoiler     389 389  
iPod integration     299 299 299
Rear bumper protector     76 76 76
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Floor mats 175 175      
Cargo net 32 32 39 39 39
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,318
Sunroof     0 0  
Rear spoiler     268 268  
iPod integration     239 239 239
Rear bumper protector     53 53 53
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Options (change) 329 329 4,891 4,891 4,522
Options (change) 207 207 3,945 3,945 3,693
Destination 845 845 825 825 825
Total Price $39,124 $47,544 $36,871 $42,321 $61,957
Total Invoice $35,701 $43,480 $32,497 $37,348 $54,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year20132013200920092009
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?, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$39,124$47,544$36,871$42,321$61,957
Adjustments for Features-3,545-5,3950-950-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,579$42,149$36,871$41,371$58,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,570$0$4,500$21,736
Total Invoice$35,701$43,480$32,497$37,348$54,900
Adjustments for Features-3,235-4,9340-838-2,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,466$38,546$32,497$36,510$51,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0$4,013$19,435

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013200920092009
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   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
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$6,425$8,275$2,880$3,830$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$5,395$0$950$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,235-4,9340-838-2,968

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132009
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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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