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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: $41,300

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel 3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,190 $42,680 $49,000
Floor mats 225 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Floor mats 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 225 225 1,000
Options (change) 140 140 0
Destination 885 885 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,300 $43,790 $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: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,676
Model Year201520152018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel 3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$41,300$43,790$43,700
Adjustments for Features-2,565-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,735$39,175$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201520152018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel 3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$10,490$12,540$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,343-4,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152018
ModelHighlanderModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width75.8 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.0 ft3

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