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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: $41,387

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,749

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Floor mats 225 225 225 225      
Driver Technology Package 1,525 1,525          
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 59 59 59
Rear bumper protector 129 129 129 129 69 69 69
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 99 99 99
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium Package         1,290 1,290  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof         0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
Satellite radio         486 486 486
Rear spoiler         355 355  
Cargo mat         69 69 69
Floor mats 140 140 140 140      
Driver Technology Package 1,378 1,378          
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 89 89 89 89 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 59 59 59
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280 2,280 2,280
Premium Package         1,032 1,032  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof         0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400 400
Satellite radio         389 389 389
Rear spoiler         246 246  
Cargo mat         41 41 41
Options (change) 2,128 2,128 603 603 9,767 9,767 8,122
Options (change) 1,759 1,759 381 381 7,833 7,833 6,555
Destination 900 900 900 900 765 765 765
Total Price $43,943 $50,898 $45,033 $51,988 $41,387 $46,837 $64,887
Total Invoice $40,015 $46,364 $41,025 $47,375 $35,749 $40,546 $56,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $501
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$43,943$50,898$45,033$51,988$41,387$46,837$64,887
Adjustments for Features-5,235-6,735-5,935-7,4350-950-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,708$44,163$39,098$44,553$41,387$45,887$62,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,455$390$5,845$0$4,500$20,950
Total Invoice$40,015$46,364$41,025$47,375$35,749$40,546$56,600
Adjustments for Features-4,767-6,135-5,407-6,7750-822-2,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,248$40,229$35,618$40,600$35,749$39,724$54,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,981$370$5,352$0$3,975$18,627

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  $1100 
CVT $1000 $1000   
6-speed manual    $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300
FWD$0 $0    
AWD $1700 $1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75    
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Second-row low console      $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  $175
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
Intercom$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  $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$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Wood trim    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$9,690$11,190$10,390$11,890$4,455$5,405$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$6,735$5,935$7,435$0$950$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,767-6,135-5,407-6,7750-822-2,224

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162008
ModelHighlanderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in180.1 in
Width75.8 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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