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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,190 $42,680 $32,550
Base Invoice $36,694 $38,968 $31,249
Floor mats 225 225  
Floor mats 140 140  
Options (change) 225 225 0
Options (change) 140 140 0
Destination 885 885 820
Total Price $41,300 $43,790 $33,370
Total Invoice $37,719 $39,993 $32,069

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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: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,312
Model Year201520152017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,300$43,790$33,370
Adjustments for Features-3,655-5,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$38,085$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$37,719$39,993$32,069
Adjustments for Features-3,338-5,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,381$34,783$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$402$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,765$10,815$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$5,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,338-5,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152017
ModelHighlanderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in100.0 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width75.8 in71.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft329.9 ft3

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