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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $16,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $14,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLELimitedLimited Platinum2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $42,680 $17,180
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $38,968 $16,107
Floor mats 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 99
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
Floor mats 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 64
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 425 425 425 3,619
Options (change) 260 260 260 3,315
Destination 885 885 885 630
Total Price $37,900 $41,500 $43,990 $21,429
Total Invoice $34,552 $37,839 $40,113 $20,052

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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: $8,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,193
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLELimitedLimited Platinum2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$37,900$41,500$43,990$21,429
Adjustments for Features-8,015-9,440-11,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,885$32,060$32,500$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$2,615$0
Total Invoice$34,552$37,839$40,113$20,052
Adjustments for Features-7,307-8,607-10,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,245$29,232$29,636$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$2,391$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLELimitedLimited Platinum2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,705$11,130$13,180$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,015$9,440$11,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,307-8,607-10,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
ModelHighlanderNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.7 in
Length191.1 in161.1 in
Width75.8 in67.9 in
Height68.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.2,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft327.2 ft3

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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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