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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: $41,170

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $45,050 $46,850 $48,250 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Floor mats 229 229 229 229      
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 64 64 64
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 76 76 76
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 109 109 109
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850 2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
Premium Plus Package         840 840  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,990 3,990 4,010
Sunroof         0 0  
Rear spoiler         389 389  
iPod integration         299 299 299
Cargo mat         73 73 73
Floor mats 139 139 139 139      
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 65 65 65
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280 2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400 400
Premium Plus Package         756 756  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,302 3,302 3,318
Sunroof         0 0  
Rear spoiler         268 268  
iPod integration         239 239 239
Cargo mat         44 44 44
Options (change) 666 666 666 666 9,190 9,190 7,981
Options (change) 418 418 418 418 7,446 7,446 6,438
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175 825 825 825
Total Price $45,491 $46,891 $48,691 $50,091 $41,170 $46,620 $65,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,643
Model Year2020202020202020200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT8CVTT8CVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
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)235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$45,491$46,891$48,691$50,091$41,170$46,620$65,416
Adjustments for Features-5,885-5,535-7,260-6,9100-950-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,606$41,356$41,431$43,181$41,170$45,670$62,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$1,825$3,575$0$4,500$21,696

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2020202020202020200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   $1300
CVT $1000 $1000   
6-speed manual    $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
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   
Around view cameras  $500$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
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 prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Perimeter scan  $25$25   
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200$200
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$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
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$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   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
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   
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
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$10,640$10,290$12,015$11,665$4,755$5,705$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$5,535$7,260$6,910$0$950$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-206-188-238-2200-832-2,247

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202009
ModelHighlanderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length194.9 in180.1 in
Width76.0 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,146 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft313.0 ft3

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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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus 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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus 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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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