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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $18,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $17,475
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $39,744 $16,381
Floor mats 225 225 225  
iPod integration       199
Heated front seats       225
Rear spoiler       479
Sunroof       1,000
Floor mats 140 140 140  
iPod integration       176
Heated front seats       199
Rear spoiler       310
Sunroof       883
Options (change) 225 225 225 1,903
Options (change) 140 140 140 1,568
Destination 900 900 900 650
Total Price $38,440 $42,040 $44,655 $20,028
Total Invoice $35,109 $38,396 $40,784 $18,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,719
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$38,440$42,040$44,655$20,028
Adjustments for Features-9,625-11,400-13,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$30,640$31,105$20,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0
Total Invoice$35,109$38,396$40,784$18,599
Adjustments for Features-8,791-10,412-12,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,318$27,984$28,409$18,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$2,091$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumS
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
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 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
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 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$11,315$13,090$15,240$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,625$11,400$13,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,791-10,412-12,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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