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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $17,180
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $16,107
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Package 1         1,390
Package 2         1,755
Satellite radio         375
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Package 1         1,291
Package 2         1,629
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 315 315 2,680 315 3,520
Options (change) 200 200 2,374 200 3,251
Destination 810 810 810 810 630
Total Price $33,970 $36,870 $42,205 $45,495 $21,330
Total Invoice $30,997 $33,645 $38,801 $41,608 $19,988

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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: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,511
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H150hp I5
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
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)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,970$36,870$42,205$45,495$21,330
Adjustments for Features-6,025-6,900-7,400-8,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$29,970$34,805$36,770$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$6,860$8,825$0
Total Invoice$30,997$33,645$38,801$41,608$19,988
Adjustments for Features-5,498-6,296-6,803-7,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,499$27,349$31,998$33,628$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$6,499$8,129$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,365$7,865$9,190$465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$6,900$7,400$8,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,498-6,296-6,803-7,9800

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,947 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 Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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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