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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,055

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $26,065
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $24,293
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,990
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,758
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 6,064 4,519 3,290
Options (change) 4,917 3,670 2,906
Destination 745 745 700
Total Price $36,219 $38,164 $30,055
Total Invoice $31,903 $33,696 $27,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,890
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$36,219$38,164$30,055
Adjustments for Features-2,400-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,819$34,189$30,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$31,903$33,696$27,899
Adjustments for Features-2,114-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,789$30,186$27,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$397$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderJetta
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,305$6,880$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,114-3,5100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length188.4 in179.3 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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