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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison

Volkswagen Touareg vs Toyota Highlander Price Comparison:
Volkswagen Touareg vs Toyota Highlander Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Touareg vs. Highlander Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Touareg and Highlander will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Highlander Limited's price is $18,515 lower than the Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Touareg 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 Toyota Highlander Limited, the Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid includes additional features worth $1900. 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 $1900 adjustment for the Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid's additional features, the Toyota Highlander Limited is $18,515 less than the Toyota Highlander Limited.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 18,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 19,282
Model Year20112012
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 TSI HybridLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6 H270hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19245/55-19
Total Price61,38540,970
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price59,48540,970
Total Invoice58,41837,328
Adjustments for Features-1,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice56,61037,328

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Invoice Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volkswagen Touareg 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: Toyota Highlander Limited
Difference: 20,415
Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
Difference: 21,090
Model Year20112012
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 TSI HybridLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price60,56535,745
Base Invoice57,59832,635
AWD 1,450
Navigation system 2,650
Floor mats 315
AWD 1,324
Navigation system 2,359
Floor mats 200
Total options04,415
Total options03,883
Destination820810
Total Price61,38540,970
Total Invoice58,41837,328

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelTouaregHighlander
TrimV6 TSI HybridLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $100
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Aux input $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Media drive, large$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats$250 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$9,115$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelTouaregHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in109.8 in
Length188.8 in188.4 in
Width76.4 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,135 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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		32.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volkswagen Touareg

Price of the Volkswagen Touareg: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 At $72,000, it is not an SUV for the masses. VW only sells about 400 of the diesels per year in the states. There is a reason...it is a $20,000 upcharge for the diesel.
2004 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 The price for a new Touareg puts it quite out of the reach of most SUV buyers. The higher the price the higher the payment. Though for that high price you do get an awesome warranty and vehicle once all of the glitches have been addressed under warranty.

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

Price of the Toyota Highlander: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr 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)
2007 4dr 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
2011 4dr 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
2009 4dr 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
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 you pay for the reputation.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 More expensive then Pathfinder for same year and higher milage vehicles.
2008 4dr 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.
2008 4dr 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.
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 I paid full MSRP.

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