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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSportLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $32,550
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $31,249
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Sunroof 680    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 6,914 4,004 130
Options (change) 5,751 3,491 100
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $36,919 $37,819 $33,500
Total Invoice $32,904 $33,998 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125
Model Year200920092017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSportLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,919$37,819$33,500
Adjustments for Features-120-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,799$35,924$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0
Total Invoice$32,904$33,998$32,169
Adjustments for Features-107-1,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,797$32,294$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$503$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSportLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Metal pedals  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,430$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$1,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-107-1,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
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.3,104 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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