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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,529

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,070

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,880 $28,115 $30,810 $17,180
Base Invoice $22,141 $25,022 $27,421 $16,107
Extra Value Package V6 1,175      
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
Leather Package 1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers 475      
3.3L V6 1,060      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Heated front seats 440 440 440  
CD changer, in-dash 200      
Extra Value Package   815 960  
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,075
CD changer, remote       499
Extra Value Package V6 1,058      
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
Leather Package 1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers 356      
3.3L V6 944      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Heated front seats 352 352 352  
CD changer, in-dash 150      
Extra Value Package   734 864  
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,073
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 5,451 2,726 1,506 4,719
Options (change) 4,522 2,244 1,282 4,333
Destination 645 645 645 630
Total Price $30,976 $31,486 $32,961 $22,529
Total Invoice $27,308 $27,911 $29,348 $21,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,642
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,976$31,486$32,961$22,529
Adjustments for Features-1,810-1,560-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,166$29,926$29,426$22,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$260$0
Total Invoice$27,308$27,911$29,348$21,070
Adjustments for Features-1,596-1,383-3,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,712$26,528$26,200$21,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$816$488$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input   $50
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player $125 $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,275$6,250$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$1,560$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,596-1,383-3,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072006
ModelHighlanderNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in98.7 in
Length184.6 in161.1 in
Width71.9 in67.9 in
Height67.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.5 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Extra Value Package V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Mud guards75No
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested155562%
Total Not Requested95038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested123070%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested108069%
Total Not Requested47531%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested1080100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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