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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $18,690
Base Invoice $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $17,747
Cold Weather Package 60 60      
Cargo cover 90     90  
Floor mats 185 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449 449    
Sunroof 910 850 850 850 1,000
Heated front seats     440    
Cold Weather Package 48 48      
Cargo cover 72     72  
Floor mats 120 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359 359    
Sunroof 728 680 680 680 883
Heated front seats     352    
Options (change) 1,694 1,544 2,014 940 1,000
Options (change) 1,327 1,207 1,571 752 883
Destination 745 745 745 745 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $29,199 $31,699 $35,659 $39,535 $20,440
Total Invoice $25,955 $28,193 $31,597 $35,099 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,011
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$29,199$31,699$35,659$39,535$20,440
Adjustments for Features-2,885-4,890-7,990-9,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,314$26,809$27,669$30,045$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$1,355$3,731$0
Total Invoice$25,955$28,193$31,597$35,099$19,380
Adjustments for Features-2,564-4,349-7,080-8,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,391$23,844$24,517$26,674$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$453$1,126$3,283$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200 $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150$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$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats  $600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,150$6,155$9,255$10,755$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$4,890$7,990$9,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,564-4,349-7,080-8,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
ModelHighlanderNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.7 in
Length188.4 in161.1 in
Width75.2 in67.9 in
Height68.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft327.2 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%

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