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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $7,739

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSportLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Cold Weather Package 60        
Automatic climate control, front 375        
Floor mats 185 275 235 235 235
Satellite radio 449 449      
Sunroof 850 850      
Heated front seats   440      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130 130
Cold Weather Package 48        
Automatic climate control, front 300        
Floor mats 120 180 185 185 185
Satellite radio 359 359      
Sunroof 680 680      
Heated front seats   352      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100 100
Options (change) 1,919 2,014 365 365 365
Options (change) 1,507 1,571 285 285 285
Destination 745 745 850 850 850
Total Price $32,074 $35,659 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $28,493 $31,597 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,938
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSportLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,074$35,659$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-1,380-4,1550-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,694$31,504$24,335$24,660$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$28,493$31,597$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-1,226-3,6820-551-719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,267$27,915$23,329$23,642$26,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$648$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSportLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler$200   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$5,365$8,140$3,985$4,560$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$4,155$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,226-3,6820-551-719

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
ModelHighlanderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in100.0 in
Length188.4 in168.4 in
Width75.2 in71.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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