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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: $31,760

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRAV4
TrimXLEXSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,085 $41,680 $44,040 $23,755
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,400
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810 1,810 1,705
Folding third row seats       700
JBL 9 speakers       640
3.5L V6       1,915
Sunroof       900
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 889
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,364
Folding third row seats       560
JBL 9 speakers       480
3.5L V6       1,771
Sunroof       720
Options (change) 3,409 3,409 3,409 7,260
Options (change) 3,042 3,042 3,042 5,784
Destination 1,215 1,215 1,215 745
Total Price $44,709 $46,304 $48,664 $31,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,047
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRAV4
TrimXLEXSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20225/65-17
Total Price$44,709$46,304$48,664$31,760
Adjustments for Features-7,850-8,000-9,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,859$38,304$39,489$31,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$2,630$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2021202120212008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRAV4
TrimXLEXSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$12,275$12,425$13,600$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,850$8,000$9,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-747-735-8030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20212008
ModelHighlanderRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in104.7 in
Length194.9 in181.1 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
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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