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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,810 $25,095
Base Invoice $27,421 $24,091
Extra Value Package 960  
Floor mats 106  
Heated front seats 440  
Navigation system 2,000  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Extra Value Package 864  
Floor mats 66  
Heated front seats 352  
Navigation system 1,700  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,506 5,700
Options (change) 2,982 5,472
Destination 645 820
Total Price $34,961 $31,615
Total Invoice $31,048 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year20072014
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,961$31,615
Adjustments for Features-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,176$31,615
Total Invoice$31,048$30,383
Adjustments for Features-6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,351$30,383

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072014
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072014
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length184.6 in165.4 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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