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2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,075

2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE   
Difference: $5,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,809

2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid XLEHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,370 $41,730 $45,160
Base Invoice $40,598 $38,100 $41,231
Navigation system 2,650    
Floor mats 315 229 229
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,810 1,810
Cargo net 49 49 49
Mud guards 99 129 129
Bodyside moldings 199    
Paint, special white 220 395 395
Running boards 649 599 599
Rear bumper protector   139 139
Navigation system 2,359    
Floor mats 200 139 139
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,610 1,610
Cargo net 34 35 35
Mud guards 64 80 80
Bodyside moldings 125    
Paint, special white 195 352 352
Running boards 425 399 399
Rear bumper protector   99 99
Options (change) 5,941 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 4,968 2,714 2,714
Destination 810 995 995
Total Price $51,121 $46,075 $49,505
Total Invoice $46,376 $41,809 $44,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,473
Model Year201220182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid XLEHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6 H257hp V6 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG30/28 MPG30/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$51,121$46,075$49,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,121$43,975$46,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,030
Total Invoice$46,376$41,809$44,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-3,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,376$39,903$41,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,860

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Features Comparison: 2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid XLEHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,500$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-3,177

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in109.8 in
Length188.4 in192.5 in
Width75.2 in75.8 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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