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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSELimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $23,695
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $22,747
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Floor mats 280 280  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 1,295 280 6,700
Options (change) 1,078 175 6,432
Destination 845 845 795
Total Price $36,700 $39,075 $31,190
Total Invoice $33,476 $35,669 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679
Model Year201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSELimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,700$39,075$31,190
Adjustments for Features-3,095-4,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$35,030$31,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$33,476$35,669$29,974
Adjustments for Features-2,823-3,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,653$31,977$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,324$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSELimitedTurbo
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$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $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
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,630$7,580$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$4,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,823-3,6920

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132013
ModelHighlanderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in99.9 in
Length188.4 in168.4 in
Width75.2 in71.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,089 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 SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested305063%
Total Not Requested177537%

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