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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $23,695
Base Invoice $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $22,747
Cargo cover 249      
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,600
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Cargo cover 164      
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,376
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Options (change) 478 229 229 6,700
Options (change) 303 139 139 6,432
Destination 995 995 995 795
Total Price $41,563 $43,304 $46,424 $31,190
Total Invoice $37,900 $39,553 $42,402 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,493
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,563$43,304$46,424$31,190
Adjustments for Features-7,055-8,155-9,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,508$35,149$36,894$31,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$641$2,386$0
Total Invoice$37,900$39,553$42,402$29,974
Adjustments for Features-6,433-7,449-8,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,467$32,104$33,698$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$2,231$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderBeetle
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
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$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,490$12,590$13,965$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,055$8,155$9,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,433-7,449-8,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
ModelHighlanderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in99.9 in
Length192.5 in168.4 in
Width75.8 in71.2 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,089 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested305063%
Total Not Requested177537%

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