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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $15,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $13,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370 $17,915
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428 $17,040
Floor mats 280 280 280 280  
Leather Package     2,280    
Satellite radio         375
Sunroof         1,000
Floor mats 175 175 175 175  
Leather Package     2,099    
Satellite radio         331
Sunroof         883
Options (change) 280 280 2,560 280 1,375
Options (change) 175 175 2,274 175 1,214
Destination 845 845 845 845 700
Total Price $35,685 $39,075 $43,575 $47,495 $19,990
Total Invoice $32,573 $35,669 $40,075 $43,448 $18,954

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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: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,805
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$35,685$39,075$43,575$47,495$19,990
Adjustments for Features-7,465-9,415-9,840-11,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,220$29,660$33,735$36,230$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$5,515$8,010$0
Total Invoice$32,573$35,669$40,075$43,448$18,954
Adjustments for Features-6,814-8,594-9,050-10,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,759$27,075$31,025$33,143$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,316$5,266$7,384$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Total Value of Features$8,105$10,055$10,480$11,905$640
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,465$9,415$9,840$11,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,814-8,594-9,050-10,3050

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132009
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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested155055%

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