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Most of the Highlanders I've seen in Atlanta don't have the 3rd seat. I believe when you use the "build your own" option on the Toyota dealer site you can choose 3rd row delete as an option.
Honestly I wouldn't mind having the 3rd row seat but in reality it would probably only be used a couple of times a year.
http://www.cars.com/go/advice/incentives/incentivesAll.jsp
It does say financing as low as 0%, but i'm glad the correction was made. I have a pretty good credit score...well over 800 and i'm wondering if the finance rate is something i can negotiate. I've given myself about 3 months before I pull the trigger on something, so hopfully prices on the Highlander or Murano become more reasonable.
Also does anyone know the diff between the driving experience of SPORT vs limited.
Appreciate if you guys can help me with insights. I have a local dealer who has 500 miles on the car, is that common. I do not want to end with a demo car type of situation. The dealer told me this car has moved from 2 dealer location and hence has mileage.Is that common?
The manufacturer subsidized rates change monthly, and with interest rates falling in general and the sluggishness of the economy, it's certainly possible that TFS may offer 0% financing on Highlander in the near future. No guarantees of course.
My 2WD Limited with Nav and another 1400 or so in options had MSRP of 37,584, I paid 33,800 + TTL and $369 doc fee. AWD adds about $1500.
http://powertoyotatempe.net/Pages/AutoNation/Vehicles/Default.aspx?c=1247&k=0&p=- 1&l=Tempe,%20AZ&d=0
Good Luck.
Jim
2008 awd 3rd row options- SR QM PE DJ CQ TO RL EH PR
STATEN ISLAND N.Y.
Options that are important to me are:
Leather
Heated Seats
Power Back Door
Backup Camera
Heated Mirrors
Push Button Start
Moonroof
Navigation would be a bonus but not worth extra $$
Anyone have advice? Highlander seems slightly cheaper and slightly bigger. Starting a family and concerned the Murano might prove too small.
The Highlander does NOT lease well. If you are set on leasing you should check out a different vehicle, you should never lease for more than 36-39 months anyways. If you were willing to pay that much monthly, you can purchase it for that much too.
I've read that dealers and Toyota itself are less likely to offer really competitive leases until the Highlander's initial popularity dies down.
In the Nissan Murano pricing thread (there's a discussion comparing the Highlander to the Murano), one individual mentioned a $419/month on a 36 month term lease offer (with $2.5K down).
Obviously the Acura TL-S is a sedan/car and we already have a Toyota Forerunner Limited 2001 that still runs like a clock, but we need a second car. So I'm thinking why not have two vehicles that have versatility with the Highlander being better on gas than my Forerunner. The TL-S Acura gets 17/26 MPG vs. the Highlander which is at 18/24 MPG. Not a huge difference in MPG.......uh? Good luck with your decision. I would stay with Toyota or Honda as my good Japanese buddy always tells me.
If you should get them, please let me know. I am un-decided. I am worried that it will take away from the look of the SUV
2008 Toyota Highlander stock #WTS3915 Black
Lease Price is based on 15K miles per year with $0 cash down
36 month lease $639.36 per month
48 month lease $632.24 per month
Options as follows;
Model Number: 6956A
Model Description: 4-DOOR 4X4 SUV
Year ............: 2008
Interior Color ..: LA40 LA40
Exterior Color ..: 0202 BLACK
Body ............: 4-DOOR 4X4 SUV
Number of Cyl ...: 6
VIN .............: JTEES42A982054163
Ignition Key.....: 40546
Factory Installed Accessories: FE EJ HD PB QR RF SR TO
Port Installed Accessories ..: Z2
Retail
Vehicle Base Model ....................: $ 34150.00
Total Accessories .....................: $ 3678.00
MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
3.5L 270HP 24-Valve V6 Eng w/Dual VVT-i
4-Wheel Drive /4- Whl Ind Suspension
5-Spd Automatic Trans w/Sequential Shift
Electronic Power Steering System
4Whl Pwr Ast Vent Fr/Solid Rr Disc Brake
Hill-Start Assist & Downhill Assist Ctrl
19" 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels/245/55R19 Tires
SAFETY
Star Safety System Includes:
Enhanced Veh Stability Ctrl w/TRAC
Anti-Lock Brakes w/Brake Assist & EBD
Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Front Airbags/
Driver Knee Airbag / Dr & Fr Pass Seat
Mounted Side Airbags/3 Row Roll-Sensing
Side Curtain Airbags/Dr&Fr Pass Active
Headrests / Daytime Running Lights
Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System
3-Pt Seat Belts - All Seating Positions
2nd Row CRS Lower/Top Tether Anchors
EXTERIOR
Color-Keyed Bumpers/Foldable Pwr Htd
Mirr/Small Rr Spoiler/Chrome Dr Hdles
Chrome Frame Slvr Paint Grille/RrLicense
Garnish/Roof Rails/Blk Rr Step Bumper
Fog Lamps/In-Glass Ant/Rr Privacy Glass
Rear Glass Hatch/Auto on/off Headlamps
Puddle Lamps / Fr Var & Rr Interm Wipers
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fr Dual Zone Auto Climate Ctrl w/Air Fil
Rr Back-up Camera w/Multi Info Display
AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash CD Chgr, Mini Plug
Pwr Windows/Dr Locks/Cruise Crl/Homelink
Smart Entry System / Conversation Mirror
Tilt/Telesc Lthr Strg Whl, Audio/AC Ctrl
Lthr Int, Pwr 10-way Frt Dr/4-way Pass,
40/20/40 Splt 2nd Row Seat,w/Fold-Flat,
Recline, Fore & Aft Slide Adj & Rt-Hand
Walk-in Function + Center Stow Seat &
Center Stow Console, Lthr 3rd Row Seat
W/fold headrests / Fold Flat Into Floor
1Touch Fold Flat 2nd Row Lvr/Tonneau Cvr
Wood-Grain-Styld Int Trm/Auto Dim Mirror
Retail Total
Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 34150.00 $ 34150.00
50 State Emissions .........................
JBL AM/FM 6-Disc In Dash CD Changer with ... 630.00
Hands-Free Phone Capability via Bluetooth ..
Wireless Technology, Satellite Ready .......
Capability, (Requires: Subcription to ......
XM or Sirius, Antenna and Receiver), .......
MP3/WMA Playback Capability and 9 ..........
Speakers (including sub woofer) in 7 .......
locations ..................................
Multi-Stage Heated Front Seats ............. 440.00
Power Rear Door ............................ 400.00
Auto Rear Air Conditioning System .......... 585.00
w/ Rear Vents for 2nd & 3Rd Row ............
Color-Keyed Sport-Styled Rear Spoiler ...... 200.00
with LED Stop Lamp .........................
Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Sunshade ....... 850.00
Tow Prep Package includes: 5,000lbs ........ 220.00
towing capacity, Heavy Duty Radiator .......
w/Engine Oil Cooler, 200 watt fan ..........
coupling, Transmission Oil Cooler w/ Water .
Cooler,150 amp alternator, and Pre-Wire ....
Harness ....................................
Preferred Accessory Package ................ 353.00
Total Accessories ...........................: $ 3678.00 $ 3678.00
Total .......................................: $ 38513.00 Internet Price is $ 35,830.00
Its a shame because I like to lease my vehicles. But there is no way im paying $600+ on a lease, when several other $40k vehicles are leasing $150-$200 a month less.
Thanx!!!
I recently purchased a new 2008 FWD Highlander Sport, after looking at the Acura RDX, Honda Pilot/CRV/Accord Coupe EX-L w/Nav. I previously owned an Acura and our second car is an Acura TSX, we love both cars, and didn't want two of the same car, so I was leaning towards the RDX. However, the deal-breaker with Acura was the premium gas with the same/lower gas mileage as the Highlander with comparable features/price.
We were able to purchase the Highlander Sport with leather/heated seats (LP), nav, premium sound (NV), towing (TO), cold weather package (EH), special paint (PC), dual heat controls (QC), moonroof (SR), with the third row delete, for $31,020. Which is $1,000 under invoice.
Very satisfied with dealer, Centennial Toyota LV-NV, as we only dealt with the internet department. Very simple: emailed them, received the quote, walked in, the numbers were the same as quoted, received 4.9% financing, signed, and drove away.
I am getting about 23 MPG, driving mixed city/freeway. We are paying the same in monthly gas for the TSX and Highlander, because the premium gas in the TSX makes up the difference for lower MPG of the Highlander.
One noticeable difference from the Acura is the Toyota "premium" JBL sound system sounds like it has a blown speaker during morning radio (fine with CD's/MPS/songs on radio), but besides that I am extremely happy with the purchase and loving the back-up camera!
Good luck!
How do you find out what the invoice price is?....I would think they can give you whatever price they want as the invoice price to make you feel like you are getting a good deal.
Can the XM antenna and receiver be put in by the dealer if it's not already installed. This one is "Satellite Ready". I already have an XM subscription, but I want to be able to use the installed radio for the XM and not the portable receiver as I do now.
Sport Highlander AWD (base no extras)
Dealer MSRP $31190
Asking Price $28034 + taxes and fees
Ohio/Kentucky area
MSRP was 37,584.
Ask them to see the printed invoice. It is not uncommon for them to show you, I have had 2-3 dealers offer it without asking. If they do not offer, say something like I have read on line that these SUV's are selling for invoice pricing, if you can offer that I will purchase. Take a look at post 3140 in this forum, that is similar to what the invoice will look like. Except you will see 2 prices for each line, MRSP and Invoice.
The invoice price listed on Edmunds was very close to the printed one the dealer showed me. The dealers was about $600 more, but that is common because regional advertising is different.
Thanks is advance.