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Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderModel 3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $49,000
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,965 1,000
Options (change) 2,559 0
Destination 810 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,520 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,684
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderModel 3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,520$43,700
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,840$43,700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderModel 3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,580$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length188.4 in184.8 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.0 ft3

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