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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,458

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $8,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $7,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSolara
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $27,155
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $39,744 $24,438
Floor mats 225 225 225 184
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Stability control       650
Satellite radio       449
Navigation system       1,300
Floor mats 140 140 140 112
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Stability control       559
Satellite radio       359
Navigation system       1,115
Options (change) 274 274 274 2,583
Options (change) 172 172 172 2,145
Destination 900 900 900 720
Total Price $38,489 $42,089 $44,704 $30,458
Total Invoice $35,141 $38,428 $40,816 $27,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,410
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSolara
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$38,489$42,089$44,704$30,458
Adjustments for Features-4,850-6,625-8,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,639$35,464$35,929$30,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0
Total Invoice$35,141$38,428$40,816$27,303
Adjustments for Features-4,428-6,049-8,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,713$32,379$32,804$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$2,091$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSolara
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
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 driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,200$9,975$12,125$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$6,625$8,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,428-6,049-8,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20162008
ModelHighlanderSolara
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in192.5 in
Width75.8 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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