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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,887

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $474

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,642

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Side curtain airbags 650        
Value Package 560        
Floor mats 106 106      
Cargo net 49 49      
Cargo mat 91 91      
Leather seating surfaces 1,400        
Heated front seats 440   440 440  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 4,155 2,940 2,000
Preferred Accessory Package     347 347 347
Stability control     650 650 650
Side curtain airbags 559        
Value Package 504        
Floor mats 66 66      
Cargo net 34 34      
Cargo mat 58 58      
Leather seating surfaces 1,120        
Heated front seats 352   352 352  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 3,391 2,405 1,700
Preferred Accessory Package     236 236 236
Stability control     520 520 520
Options (change) 5,296 2,246 5,592 4,377 2,997
Options (change) 4,393 1,858 4,499 3,513 2,456
Destination 605 605 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $36,361 $38,141 $35,887 $36,722 $38,382
Total Invoice $32,106 $33,807 $31,642 $32,062 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8360, 12360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,361$38,141$35,887$36,722$38,382
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,725-4500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,961$36,416$35,437$36,722$36,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$1,285$1,170
Total Invoice$32,106$33,807$31,642$32,062$33,680
Adjustments for Features-1,236-1,529-3970-1,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,870$32,278$31,245$32,062$32,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0$817$877

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear heater$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass   $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,425$3,150$2,700$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$1,725$450$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,236-1,529-3970-1,558

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in111.0 in
Length184.6 in197.2 in
Width71.9 in72.8 in
Height67.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152571%
Total Not Requested62529%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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