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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,413

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,124

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderRAV4
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,950 $25,330
Base Invoice $34,649 $23,684
AWD 1,450 1,390
Floor mats 280 199
Bodyside moldings 199 199
Roof rack crossbars 229  
Folding third row seats   750
Rearview camera   475
Power driver seat   440
AC power outlet   0
3.5L V6   1,920
Sunroof   900
AWD 1,325 1,300
Floor mats 175 126
Bodyside moldings 125 125
Roof rack crossbars 150  
Folding third row seats   668
Rearview camera   424
Power driver seat   392
AC power outlet   0
3.5L V6   1,794
Sunroof   801
Options (change) 2,158 6,273
Options (change) 1,775 5,630
Destination 845 810
Total Price $40,953 $32,413
Total Invoice $37,269 $30,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,187
Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderRAV4
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/65-17
Total Price$40,953$32,413
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,703$32,413
Total Invoice$37,269$30,124
Adjustments for Features-2,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,311$30,124

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderRAV4
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$6,650$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in104.7 in
Length188.4 in181.1 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested125094%
Total Not Requested756%

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