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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,290

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $1,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelHighlanderAtlasAtlas
TrimLimited PlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,530 $47,225 $50,725
AWD 1,460    
Floor mats 225    
Cargo net 49 100 100
Rear bumper protector 129 150 150
All-weather floor mats 200 285 285
Running boards 599 695 695
Remote start 499    
Class II trailer hitch 699    
3.6L V6   0  
AWD 1,333    
Floor mats 140    
Cargo net 32 80 80
Rear bumper protector 89 118 118
All-weather floor mats 120 235 235
Running boards 375 560 560
Remote start 310    
Class II trailer hitch 480    
3.6L V6   0  
Options (change) 3,860 1,230 1,230
Options (change) 2,879 993 993
Destination 900 1,195 1,195
Total Price $48,290 $49,650 $53,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,463
Model Year201620212021
ModelHighlanderAtlasAtlas
TrimLimited PlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,290$49,650$53,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,290$46,750$50,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year201620212021
ModelHighlanderAtlasAtlas
TrimLimited PlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Intercom$25  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,140$9,040$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-128-119

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20162021
ModelHighlanderAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in117.3 in
Length191.1 in200.7 in
Width75.8 in78.4 in
Height68.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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