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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,900

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander4Runner
TrimXLEXSELimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,085 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240 $35,325
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 699  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Running boards 599 599 599 599  
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139  
Third-row seat         1,175
Navigation system         2,420
AWD w/low range         2,275
Rear spoiler         200
4.7L V8         1,760
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530 530  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333  
Running boards 399 399 399 399  
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99  
Third-row seat         940
Navigation system         1,987
AWD w/low range         2,055
Rear spoiler         160
4.7L V8         1,589
Options (change) 2,897 2,897 2,897 2,897 7,830
Options (change) 2,361 2,361 2,361 2,361 6,731
Destination 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 745
Total Price $44,197 $45,792 $48,152 $51,352 $43,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,292
Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander4Runner
TrimXLEXSELimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6260hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20265/60-18
Total Price$44,197$45,792$48,152$51,352$43,900
Adjustments for Features-4,410-4,560-5,735-7,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,787$41,232$42,417$44,242$43,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$2,630$4,455$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander4Runner
TrimXLEXSELimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power retractable rear window    $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack    $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Satellite radio$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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$10,425$10,575$11,750$13,125$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$4,560$5,735$7,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-357-356-426-4950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20212009
ModelHighlander4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length194.9 in189.2 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height68.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft336.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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