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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: $20,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $17,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,920 $41,730 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280 $17,915
Base Invoice $35,534 $38,100 $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080 $17,040
Cargo cover 249 249 249          
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 229 229  
Satellite radio               375
Sunroof               1,000
Cargo cover 164 164 164          
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 139 139  
Satellite radio               331
Sunroof               883
Options (change) 478 478 478 229 229 229 229 1,375
Options (change) 303 303 303 139 139 139 139 1,214
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $40,393 $43,203 $41,563 $43,304 $46,384 $46,424 $49,504 $19,990
Total Invoice $36,832 $39,398 $37,900 $39,553 $42,365 $42,402 $45,214 $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: $8,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,685
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H150hp I5
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$40,393$43,203$41,563$43,304$46,384$46,424$49,504$19,990
Adjustments for Features-12,275-13,550-12,425-13,525-14,875-14,900-16,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,118$29,653$29,138$29,779$31,509$31,524$33,254$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$1,020$1,661$3,391$3,406$5,136$0
Total Invoice$36,832$39,398$37,900$39,553$42,365$42,402$45,214$18,954
Adjustments for Features-11,193-12,357-11,330-12,353-13,586-13,609-14,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,639$27,041$26,570$27,200$28,779$28,793$30,372$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,402$931$1,561$3,140$3,154$4,733$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderNew Beetle
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000 
5-speed manual       $0
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control       $150
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan     $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles       $15
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25 
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 $75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$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$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Total Value of Features$13,940$15,215$14,090$15,190$16,540$16,565$17,915$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,275$13,550$12,425$13,525$14,875$14,900$16,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,193-12,357-11,330-12,353-13,586-13,609-14,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182009
ModelHighlanderNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.7 in
Length192.5 in161.1 in
Width75.8 in67.9 in
Height68.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.2,885 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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