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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: $30,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,191

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $28,171 $29,131
Cold Weather Package 60        
Automatic climate control, front 375   375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,655    
Satellite radio 449 449      
Floor mats 185 275      
Sunroof 850 850 850    
Heated front seats   440      
Cargo cover     90    
Door sill trim plates       240 240
Cold Weather Package 48        
Automatic climate control, front 300   300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,211    
Satellite radio 359 359      
Floor mats 120 180      
Sunroof 680 680 680    
Heated front seats   352      
Cargo cover     72    
Door sill trim plates       200 200
Options (change) 4,449 4,519 3,970 240 240
Options (change) 3,625 3,670 3,263 200 200
Destination 745 745 745 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $34,604 $38,164 $42,565 $30,405 $31,405
Total Invoice $30,611 $33,696 $37,610 $29,191 $30,151

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,149
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,604$38,164$42,565$30,405$31,405
Adjustments for Features-315-3,090-4,940-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,289$35,074$37,625$29,355$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$3,336$0$2,050
Total Invoice$30,611$33,696$37,610$29,191$30,151
Adjustments for Features-279-2,728-4,365-1,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,332$30,968$33,245$28,183$30,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$2,913$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power liftgate  $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,005$7,780$9,630$5,740$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$3,090$4,940$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-279-2,728-4,365-1,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelHighlanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.4 in179.6 in
Width75.2 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.5 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%

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