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Entertainment System
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 | Number of speakers | 6 | vs | 14 | The Sequoia Limited has an extraordinary amount of speakers, but the Highlander Limited has very few | ||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | Yes | vs | No | The Highlander Limited's stereo cranks the volume to compensate for road noise, but the Sequoia Limited does not | ||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Optional | vs | Standard | Have your pick of music from around the world with the Sequoia Limited's satellite radio; in the Highlander Limited, too, but it'll cost | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
| Has subwoofer | No | vs | Yes | The Sequoia Limited has a subwoofer to accurately produce deep bass frequencies in music | ||||||
| entertainment system | Optional | vs | Optional | Both can be upgraded to include an entertainment system | ||||||
Cost
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| MSRP | $36,405 | vs | $55,240 | The Highlander Limited has a reasonable price, while the Sequoia Limited is very expensive | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 18 mpg | vs | 13 mpg | The Highlander Limited has OK city mileage, while the Sequoia Limited is very inefficient | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Shorter basic warranty | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Shorter-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Practicality
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| Passengers | 7 | vs | 8 | People mover | ||||||
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| Cargo space | 95.4 ft3 | vs | 120.1 ft3 | Both have lots of cargo room, however the Sequoia Limited in particular is very roomy | ||||||
| front seats | 59.3 ft3 | vs | 62.5 ft3 | The Sequoia Limited has roomy front seats and the Highlander Limited is OK | ||||||
| Base payload capacity | 1,545 lb | vs | 1,250 lb | Average towing capacity | ||||||
| folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space | ||||||
| power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
| navigation system | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system | ||||||
| Cupholders | 10 | vs | 16 | Both have a good number of cupholders but the Sequoia Limited is particularly good | ||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
| Airbags | 6 | vs | 6 | Both have good airbag coverage | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
Performance
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| Horsepower | 270 HP @ 6,200 RPM | vs | 381 HP @ 5,600 RPM | The Sequoia Limited is very powerful, while the Highlander Limited is only of average power | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 5 | vs | 6 | The Sequoia Limited has more gears and the Highlander Limited is OK, too | ||||||
| Transmission | Semi-automatic transmission | vs | Automatic transmission | The Highlander Limited's semi-automatic transmission is rare for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
| Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor for increased power output | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 15.8 lb/hp | vs | 15.7 lb/hp | Both provide sporty handling | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | two-wheel drive | vs | four-wheel drive | The Sequoia Limited will handle off-road driving and poor weather much better than the Highlander Limited | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | 38.7 ft | vs | 39.2 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Luxury Features
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| moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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| power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
| leather | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with leather interiors | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | 4 stars | Good protection, only 10% to 20% chance of rolling over during emergency lane change | ||||||
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| Front driver crash test | 4 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | 5 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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| 0-60 mph | 8.0 seconds | vs | 7.1 seconds | The Sequoia Limited has a good 0-60 time, but the Highlander Limited is just average | ||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 139 ft | vs | 146 ft | The Highlander Limited's braking ability is average for this class of vehicle, but the Sequoia Limited is quite bad | ||||||
| 1/4 mile | 16.4 s s @ 87.0 mph mph | vs | 15.6 s s @ 92.0 mph mph | The Sequoia Limited's 1/4 mile time is zippy, but the Highlander Limited's is just OK | ||||||
| Lateral acceleration | 0.74 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Top speed | 114 mph | vs | 105 mph | Both have a very low top speed | ||||||
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