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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison

Volkswagen Beetle vs Toyota Highlander Price Comparison:
Volkswagen Beetle vs Toyota Highlander Price Comparison:

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For the Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Beetle vs. Highlander Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Beetle and Highlander will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo's price is $3,665 lower than the Toyota Highlander SE's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Beetle vs. Highlander Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, the Toyota Highlander SE includes additional features worth $5695. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $5695 adjustment for the Toyota Highlander SE's additional features, the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo is $3,665 less than the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,845
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price29,86539,22540,970
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price29,86533,53034,150
Cost Above Minimum00620
Total Invoice28,70135,73437,328
Adjustments for Features0-5,188-6,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice28,70130,54631,114
Cost Above Minimum00568

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Invoice Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Difference: 9,360
Lowest Total Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Difference: 7,033
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price23,39532,84535,745
Base Invoice22,45929,98732,635
Sunroof and Sound Package3,000  
Navigation Package1,600  
6-speed automated manual1,100  
3.5L V6 1,155 
Floor mats 315315
Navigation system 2,6502,650
AWD 1,4501,450
Sunroof and Sound Package 00
Navigation Package 00
6-speed automated manual 00
3.5L V6 1,0540
Floor mats 200200
Navigation system 2,3592,359
AWD 1,3241,324
Total options5,7005,5704,415
Total options5,4724,9373,883
Destination770810810
Total Price29,86539,22540,970
Total Invoice28,70135,73437,328

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Toyota Highlander

Price of the Toyota Highlander: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		We were able to get a new Highlander for much less money than a Honda Pilot and still get all the features we desired (larger than a Rav4/CRV, >20 MPG city, leather, and full compliment of air bags/antilock/traction control)
20074dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		I got it for a good price making it an easy decsision to purchase
Price of the Toyota Highlander: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20114dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		Felt some options missing for $38K vehicle such as memory settings, more detailed tire monitoring
20094dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		VW was offering a sizeable discount on the Routan, a similar Highlander was from 8 to 10K more
20094dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		you pay for the reputation.
20084dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		More expensive then Pathfinder for same year and higher milage vehicles.
20084dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		Because you had to purchase features you did not want, the vehicle was much more pricey than others with the same features. They charged a premium for basic features included with other makes of cars.
20084dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Over priced because was new model at time I was looking. Configured with unwanted trim and features vs competition.
20064dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		I paid full MSRP.

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $100$100
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Upholstered door panels, leather$250  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,960$8,655$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,188-6,214

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in109.8 in
Length168.4 in188.4 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio100No
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested67530%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Volkswagen Beetle Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Volkswagen Beetle: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Car is well assembled with quality materials and workmanship. The vinyl seats are actually of a quite high grade material and actually look and feel close to real leather. The convertible top is tight fitting, well finished on the inside, and quite.
Materials and Workmanship of the Volkswagen Beetle: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Had to have some items repaired multiple times.
2002 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Not one thing held up.

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What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Highlander Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Toyota Highlander: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Trim and fit is well executed. Controls are well positioned for easy reach and intuitive use.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Fit and finish are first rate. Paint jobis exceptional. Leather seats are sturdy and should hold up under rough usage.
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Will hold up over time; easy to keep clean and looking new
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 Toyota quality is there to to bottom.
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota, made in Japan.
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Typical great Toyota craftsmanship.
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Fit and finish is great; no indication of rust anywhere after 6 years;
Materials and Workmanship of the Toyota Highlander: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The "leather" or whatever it was on the seats seemed hard and uninviting.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 A lot of poor interior materials - headliner, hard plastics on dash, some key controls (door locks, mirror adjustment) unlit at night
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 looks cheap inside.

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