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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,425

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $4,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,481

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $1,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimBaseSportLimited1.8T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $20,695
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $19,867
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
3.3L V6 1,060      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Alloy wheels 520      
Sunroof 900 900    
Value Package     560  
Sunroof Package       2,910
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
3.3L V6 944      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Alloy wheels 416      
Sunroof 720 720    
Value Package     504  
Sunroof Package       2,794
Options (change) 3,326 1,746 1,316 2,910
Options (change) 2,777 1,417 1,129 2,794
Destination 605 605 605 820
Total Price $28,461 $30,116 $32,381 $24,425
Total Invoice $25,213 $26,732 $28,842 $23,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,126
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimBaseSportLimited1.8T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,461$30,116$32,381$24,425
Adjustments for Features0-750-3,300-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,461$29,366$29,081$24,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$620$0
Total Invoice$25,213$26,732$28,842$23,481
Adjustments for Features0-666-2,939-394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,213$26,066$25,903$23,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$853$690$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620062015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimBaseSportLimited1.8T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $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$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,675$6,225$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$3,300$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-666-2,939-394

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in100.0 in
Length184.6 in168.4 in
Width71.9 in71.2 in
Height67.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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