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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRCRCRCRC
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited200t300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,070 $41,020 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $29,762 $36,712 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Satellite radio 449          
Floor mats 275          
Extra Value Package 8 3,280          
Navigation system   2,655        
Sunroof   850 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700  
235/40VR19     795   795  
Cargo mat     105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler     399 399 399  
Fog lights     410 410 410  
Satellite radio 359          
Floor mats 180          
Extra Value Package 8 2,952          
Navigation system   2,211        
Sunroof   680 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484  
235/40VR19     732   732  
Cargo mat     65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler     280 280 280  
Fog lights     376 376 376  
Options (change) 4,004 3,505 7,269 3,484 6,979 2,675
Options (change) 3,491 2,891 6,577 3,093 6,309 2,437
Destination 745 745 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $37,819 $42,670 $48,399 $47,229 $50,964 $67,815
Total Invoice $33,998 $37,748 $44,897 $43,844 $47,283 $63,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,275
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRCRCRCRC
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited200t300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTT8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,819$42,670$48,399$47,229$50,964$67,815
Adjustments for Features-1,200-2,125-1,275-700-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,619$40,545$47,124$46,529$49,589$67,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,926$595$0$3,060$21,286
Total Invoice$33,998$37,748$44,897$43,844$47,283$63,085
Adjustments for Features-1,079-1,880-1,183-650-1,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,919$35,868$43,714$43,194$46,007$63,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,949$520$0$2,813$19,891

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRCRCRCRC
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited200t300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
CVT $1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Removable second-row console$200$200    
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
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 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25 
Performance meter     $150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200 
Metal pedals     $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,115$9,040$8,190$7,615$8,290$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$2,125$1,275$700$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,079-1,880-1,183-650-1,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092017
ModelHighlanderRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in107.5 in
Length188.4 in184.8 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in27.3 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 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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