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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: $36,094

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,803

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $33,403
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 5,939 4,519 1,720
Options (change) 4,817 3,670 1,651
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $36,094 $38,164 $37,310
Total Invoice $31,803 $33,696 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,147
Model Year200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,094$38,164$37,310
Adjustments for Features-115-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,979$36,374$37,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$31,803$33,696$35,849
Adjustments for Features-101-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,702$32,116$35,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $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 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$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, 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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,805$6,480$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-1,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length188.4 in165.4 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft346.0 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 Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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