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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,410

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Model Year2007200720072006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,880 $28,115 $30,810 $18,390
Base Invoice $22,141 $25,022 $27,421 $17,138
Extra Value Package V6 1,175      
Cold Weather Package 60 60   150
3.3L V6 1,060      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Cargo net 49 49 49 69
Extra Value Package   815 960  
Heated front seats     440  
Stability control       280
CD changer, remote       499
Extra Value Package V6 1,058      
Cold Weather Package 48 48   133
3.3L V6 944      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Cargo net 34 34 34 55
Extra Value Package   734 864  
Heated front seats     352  
Stability control       247
CD changer, remote       323
Options (change) 2,450 1,030 1,555 998
Options (change) 2,150 882 1,316 758
Destination 645 645 645 630
Total Price $27,975 $29,790 $33,010 $20,018
Total Invoice $24,936 $26,549 $29,382 $18,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,396
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$27,975$29,790$33,010$20,018
Adjustments for Features-2,260-2,485-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$27,305$27,450$20,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$1,735$0
Total Invoice$24,936$26,549$29,382$18,526
Adjustments for Features-2,014-2,215-4,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,922$24,334$24,433$18,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$1,511$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,825$6,900$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$2,485$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,014-2,215-4,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072006
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in98.9 in
Length184.6 in164.9 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height67.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Extra Value Package V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Mud guards75No
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested133053%
Total Not Requested117547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested98063%
Total Not Requested57537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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