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Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,458

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $9,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $9,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelSolaraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE V6XLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,155 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $24,438 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Stability control 650        
Floor mats 184 229 229 229 229
Satellite radio 449        
Navigation system 1,300        
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Stability control 559        
Floor mats 112 139 139 139 139
Satellite radio 359        
Navigation system 1,115        
Cargo net   35 35 35 35
Options (change) 2,583 278 278 278 278
Options (change) 2,145 174 174 174 174
Destination 720 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,458 $40,193 $41,363 $43,353 $46,473
Total Invoice $27,303 $36,703 $37,771 $39,588 $42,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,711
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelSolaraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE V6XLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,458$40,193$41,363$43,353$46,473
Adjustments for Features0-7,325-7,475-8,650-10,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,458$32,868$33,888$34,703$36,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$27,303$36,703$37,771$39,588$42,437
Adjustments for Features0-6,689-6,826-7,899-9,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$30,014$30,945$31,689$33,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,675$3,269

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelSolaraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE V6XLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$10,675$10,825$12,000$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,325$7,475$8,650$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,689-6,826-7,899-9,154

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraHighlander
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length192.5 in192.5 in
Width71.5 in75.8 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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